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Cost Accounting Manager in Carlsbad, CA

Cost Accounting Manager Job Description

Cost accounting managers must have strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and technology skills. Businesses seek individuals with at least five years’ experience and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. A CPA, CGMA or CMA, as well as an MBA, is highly valued.

Typical cost accounting manager duties:

Developing cost standards for materials and laborDesigning and implementing cost accounting systemsAnalyzing production costs and recommending changesOverseeing annual physical inventoryHiring, training and supervising cost and inventory accounting staff

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Salary for Cost Accounting Manager in Carlsbad, CA

118883 - 154578

Low
118883
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
138848
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
154578
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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