Accounting manager/controller vs cost accounting manager

Differences between accounting manager/controller and cost accounting manager duties and responsibilities

Accounting manager/controller example responsibilities.

• Establish investment objectives to efficiently manage IPO proceeds within state risk parameters.
• Prepare and provide information as needed to independent auditors and outside CPA for tax compliance; coordinate activities of external auditors.
• Perform treasury and cash management responsibilities.
• Standardize balancing methods for semi-weekly payroll and quarterly payroll tax returns gaining consistency among four banks.
• Mentore, motivate and train the finance staff in their areas of the department and QuickBooks.
• Correct the ERP system to properly reflect accurate costing of inventory and proper reflection of costs.
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Cost accounting manager example responsibilities.

• Manage the monthly analysis of variances which include PPV, MUV, substitution and labor.
• Lead ERP system integration team and restructure manufacturing accounting system of newly acquire facility.
• Manage payroll and all taxation matters, coordinate independent audit; communicate with outside organizations and agencies.
• Direct the development, administration, and standards necessary to maintain financial controls in compliance with GAAP and SOX.
• Provide financial management of inventories for multiple facilities to include book-to-physical account reconciliations, inventory projections and reduction plans.
• Maintain standard cost integrity including annual standard changes, inventory valuation, monthly closings, account reconciliations and annual budgeting.
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