Cost Accounting Manager - Creative Financial Staffing

Cost Accounting Manager (Chelsea, MA)

Are you a seasoned Cost Accountant with a deep understanding of Standard Cost Accounting? Join a veteran team in the food and beverage industry to drive strategic cost initiatives and mentor the finance team in developing best-in-class practices.

Why Join Us?
The Company: For over 75 years, this organization has been a leader in high-quality produce, recognized for its dedication to innovation and excellence.
The Leadership Opportunity: This role offers the chance to oversee and optimize cost accounting processes while mentoring a capable finance team.
The Strategic Impact: Collaborate directly with the CFO to lead the department's transition to Standard Cost Accounting and provide actionable insights to drive business decisions.
The Environment: Be part of a collaborative team that values leadership, accountability, and operational excellence.

Your Role:
As the Cost Accounting Manager, you will provide strategic direction and technical expertise to elevate the organization's cost accounting functions. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the organization's Standard Cost Accounting processes.
• Mentoring and guiding the finance team to ensure adherence to best practices and continuous skill development.
• Establishing and maintaining standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead to align with business objectives.
• Providing in-depth analysis of manufacturing costs and variances to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Developing and managing annual budgets and forecasts related to standard costs.
• Partnering with production and purchasing teams to improve cost efficiency and accuracy.
• Overseeing inventory valuation and reconciliation of discrepancies between standard and actual costs.
• Presenting detailed cost analysis reports and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensuring compliance with all industry standards and regulations in cost accounting practices.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives in cost accounting processes and systems.

What You Bring:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Cost Accounting, with significant expertise in Standard Cost Accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, fostering a culture of excellence and development.
• A BS in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced certifications (e.g., CMA, CPA) are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership through data-driven insights.
• Experience in the food and beverage or manufacturing industry preferred.
• A proven track record of leading successful process improvement initiatives.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of cost accounting at a high level while mentoring and empowering a skilled team within a respected organization. Ready to make a significant impact? Apply today!

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