Cost Accounting Manager

About the Opportunity

Symbiotic Services is partnering with a leading U.S.-based manufacturer known for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and operational excellence. This organization has built a strong reputation within its industry through a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Position Summary

Symbiotic Services is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to lead all cost accounting functions supporting manufacturing operations. This individual will be responsible for product costing, inventory valuation, standard cost development, variance analysis, and financial reporting related to production activities.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong manufacturing accounting background and the ability to partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership to drive cost visibility, improve profitability, and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations.

• Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.

• Monitor and investigate manufacturing variances, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions.

• Oversee inventory accounting, inventory reserves, and inventory valuation processes.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities related to cost accounting.

• Partner with Operations leadership to analyze production costs, labor utilization, scrap, yield, and efficiency metrics.

• Review and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, and cost structures.

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.

• Prepare financial analysis and management reports related to manufacturing performance.

• Assist with physical inventories, cycle count programs, and inventory controls.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

• Identify opportunities to improve costing methodologies, processes, and internal controls.

• Support external and internal audit requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 5+ years of progressive cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience managing standard costing systems and inventory accounting.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory controls, and financial analysis.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

• Ability to translate financial data into actionable operational insights.

• Excellent communication and business partnering skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.

• Experience within furniture, consumer products, industrial manufacturing, or other discrete manufacturing environments.

• Experience leading process improvement initiatives.

• Supervisory or management experience.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely monthly cost accounting close.

• Improved visibility into manufacturing costs and operational performance.

• Effective inventory controls and valuation processes.

• Strong partnerships with plant and operational leadership.

• Actionable reporting that supports profitability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $100,000 - $130,000

• 10% Annual Performance Bonus

• Opportunity to join a growing manufacturing organization focused on quality, innovation, and operational excellence.