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- Fort Wayne, IN
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to guide cost accounting operations within a large-scale manufacturing environment in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role will oversee standard costing activities, strengthen financial visibility across a broad product portfolio, and turn complex operational and financial data into practical recommendations for leadership. The position also plays an important part in improving reporting processes, supporting cross-functional decision-making, and building a high-performing team focused on accuracy and continuous improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct cost accounting activities for a high-volume manufacturing operation and provide leadership to a team responsible for delivering accurate and timely cost information.<br>• Oversee the setup, review, and refinement of standard costs across a large product catalog, ensuring costing methods remain reliable and well controlled.<br>• Manage annual cost updates and regularly evaluate material variances to keep product costing current and aligned with operational performance.<br>• Analyze overhead structure, equipment utilization, and cost absorption trends to improve the allocation of manufacturing expenses.<br>• Investigate production variances, identify key drivers behind cost fluctuations, and work with operations leaders to develop effective corrective actions.<br>• Perform profitability and margin analysis by product line and customer segment to support pricing, product strategy, and business planning decisions.<br>• Coordinate recurring physical inventory activities across locations in partnership with finance and operations teams to help maintain inventory accuracy.<br>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve cost discrepancies, consolidate data from multiple sources, and promote consistent financial reporting.<br>• Provide cost accounting expertise for ERP-related initiatives, including system configuration, process optimization, and enhanced reporting capabilities.<br>• Support period-end accounting activities, including necessary reclassifications and other financial close tasks tied to manufacturing costs.
- 2026-05-26T00:00:00Z