Interim Cost Accounting Manager, Accounting Advisory & Outsourcing

Cost Accountant

Job Summary : The Cost Accountant is a manager level professional supporting project delivery activities on an interim basis. This position oversees the cost accounting function, ensuring accurate cost allocation, analysis, and reporting to support business decision-making. This role manages the preparation and review of cost reports, budgets, and variance analyses, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize cost control processes. This position plays a key role in supporting financial planning, inventory valuation, and profitability analysis to drive operational efficiency and strategic growth.

Job Duties :

• Manages the preparation and analysis of cost reports, budgets, and forecasts
• Oversees inventory valuation and cost allocation processes
• Develops and implements cost accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Analyzes cost variances and provides recommendations for cost reduction
• Collaborates with operations, procurement, and finance teams to optimize cost structures
• Prepares and presents cost analysis reports to management and stakeholders
• Supports audits and ensures compliance with accounting standards and company policies
• Leads, trains, and mentors cost accounting staff
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and automation within cost accounting
• Other duties as required

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Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range : $75.00 / hr - $105.00 / hr Maryland Range : $75.00 / hr - $105.00 / hr NYC / Long Island / Westchester Range : $75.00 / hr - $105.00 / hr