We are looking for a skilled and strategic Cost Accounting Manager to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee product costing, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold, ensuring accurate and timely accounting practices that support operational goals. This position is critically important in driving cost efficiency, supporting decision-making processes, and partnering with leadership across operations, supply chain, and finance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement a comprehensive cost accounting strategy to align with business growth and increased manufacturing complexity.<br>• Maintain and enhance cost accounting systems and internal controls to ensure precise tracking of product costs, inventory, and overhead.<br>• Analyze and report product costs, including labor, materials, and overhead, while providing actionable insights to optimize pricing and margin management.<br>• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to assess cost drivers and identify opportunities for structural improvements and capital investments.<br>• Prepare and present detailed financial results related to cost performance, trends, and risks to management on a regular basis.<br>• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and internal controls related to manufacturing accounting and inventory.<br>• Lead inventory control processes across manufacturing and distribution centers, ensuring accuracy and integrity.<br>• Work closely with operational leaders to identify cost reduction initiatives and evaluate the financial impact of key decisions.<br>• Build and manage a team of inventory and cost accounting professionals, fostering growth and excellence.<br>• Oversee the annual cost accounting budget, ensuring effective resource allocation and alignment with strategic objectives.
<p>Our client is seeking an ONSITE Cost Accounting Manager in Fremont. The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for managing cost of goods sold and inventory accounting, developing, and maintaining standard costs, and analyzing manufacturing variances, as well as overseeing the manufacturing and inventory modules in the company. The position will support cost accounting month end close, reconcile inventory, prepare journal entries and have the opportunity to work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, R&D, and quality organizations.</p><p> </p><p>If you’re ready to contribute to a mission-critical function, apply now to Gary Daum at Robert Half.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $130,000-$135,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The Manager of Financial Reporting will play a key role in both external and internal management reporting. This individual will work closely with Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Tax, Regional Finance teams, and the Corporate Accounting team to consolidate and report the Company’s results. This individual will be responsible for the preparation and review of the disclosures included in its 10-Q and 10-K as well as assist with internal management reporting, reporting to government agencies, and standalone entity audits. A successful candidate for this role will be strong in both technical accounting and analytical skills and have strong communication skills.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Review of consolidated balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and footnotes in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements</li><li>Involvement in the internal reporting process on a monthly basis, including preparation and review of the monthly reporting package and analysis, as well as working with the business unit finance teams to streamline process and improve content</li><li>Review and prepare as necessary consolidation and intercompany elimination entries</li><li>Prepare and approve chart of account updates</li><li>Monitor and analyze accounting data loaded to the system monthly</li><li>Review support to be provided to external auditors</li><li>Review and prepare, when necessary, standalone entity external audited financial statements and footnotes on an as-needed basis</li><li>Assist with the optimization of consolidation and reporting procedures, including reducing the time to close and reporting results</li><li>Ensure XBRL reporting requirements are met, including establishing best practices</li><li>Participate in the preparation of materials for the Company's Audit Committee of the Board of Directors meetings</li><li>Supervise seniors on the team and provide direction and oversight</li><li>Participate in assigned special projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>