Cost Accounting Manager
NOV • Conroe, Texas • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jul 9, 2026
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise plant cost accountants.
- Partner with operations management to provide advice and technical assistance with operational processes.
- Create reporting and analyses to ensure the financial statements compiled by the facilities are accurate.
- Focus on improving current reporting and manufacturing processes.
- Presentation of monthly manufacturing performance results.
- Review and analysis of monthly actual’s vs plan.
- Analyze product costs and variances associated with purchased and manufactured goods.
- Review and test the adequacy of the standard costing system.
- Perform and Report on results of periodic audits of Inventories (Work in Process, Finished Goods/Raw Materials).
- Develop more efficient and accurate manufacturing reporting.
- Assist in special assignments as needed.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- CPA/CMA Preferred
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills.
- High level of dedication to meeting customer requests and required time commitments.
- Organization Transformation Experience Preferred
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Experience utilizing ERP systems and have a good understanding of MRP (material resource planning).
- Must have experience working with Standard Cost
- Aptitude for relating manufacturing activities and processes to financial outcomes.
- Proven track record of results and ability to partner with all levels within the organization
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
- Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
- FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.