Cost accounting manager job description
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Cost accounting manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in cost accounting manager job postings.
Sample cost accounting manager requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or CMA certification
- 5+ years of cost accounting experience
- Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Sample required cost accounting manager soft skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Good interpersonal skills to work with other departments
Cost accounting manager job description example 1
Ocean Spray Cranberries cost accounting manager job description
Ocean Spray is looking for a Cost Accounting Manager!
Position location: This is a remote position.
A Day in the Life of a Cost Accounting Manager:
Full ownership and accountability of the global product standard costing process, including plants, receiving stations and domestic and international co-packers Responsible for annual operating plan standard cost update and ad-hoc costing related requests Lead efforts across multiple teams to identify and execute product costing improvements to simplify, streamline, automate and standardize costing related activities Generate and maintain process documentation for all costing related activities ensuring compliance with a best of class internal controls environment Provide support for special projects to improve business performance and processes Assist with calculation and analysis of non-standard COGS and variance accounts for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting Maintains compliance with GAAP to ensure complete, accurate and reliable financial reporting Responsible for oversight of inventory reserve calculations and manufacturing/procurement variances Ownership of transfer pricing calculations and analysis of related intercompany elimination activity Provides recommendations for process improvements related to COGS reporting Performs and reviews month-end general ledger reconciliations to ensure accurate monthly recognition and reporting of complex accruals and associated expenses
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's Degree in finance or accounting is required; MBA and/or CPA preferred 7+ years of relevant finance experience with a minimum 3 years of Cost Accounting experience Proven leader, change agent and self-starter with continuous improvement mindset Strong costing accounting experience in a large & complex global manufacturing environment Strategic thinker and problem solver with the ability to turn ideas into action while working with cross functional teams Excellent analytical and communication skills (written and verbal) SAP experience is required
Compensation/Benefits:
Competitive Base SalaryMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on day one Performance Bonus 401K with up to 10% in matching contributions Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back up care, tutoring, etc.Fertility benefits Tuition Reimbursement ProgramPaid holidays and vacation days Up to $300 Fitness ReimbursementUp to $300 Massage ReimbursementHealth Resources including Free Headspace membership, 1:1 Health Coaching and more.
Who We Are:
You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position location: This is a remote position.
A Day in the Life of a Cost Accounting Manager:
Full ownership and accountability of the global product standard costing process, including plants, receiving stations and domestic and international co-packers Responsible for annual operating plan standard cost update and ad-hoc costing related requests Lead efforts across multiple teams to identify and execute product costing improvements to simplify, streamline, automate and standardize costing related activities Generate and maintain process documentation for all costing related activities ensuring compliance with a best of class internal controls environment Provide support for special projects to improve business performance and processes Assist with calculation and analysis of non-standard COGS and variance accounts for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting Maintains compliance with GAAP to ensure complete, accurate and reliable financial reporting Responsible for oversight of inventory reserve calculations and manufacturing/procurement variances Ownership of transfer pricing calculations and analysis of related intercompany elimination activity Provides recommendations for process improvements related to COGS reporting Performs and reviews month-end general ledger reconciliations to ensure accurate monthly recognition and reporting of complex accruals and associated expenses
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's Degree in finance or accounting is required; MBA and/or CPA preferred 7+ years of relevant finance experience with a minimum 3 years of Cost Accounting experience Proven leader, change agent and self-starter with continuous improvement mindset Strong costing accounting experience in a large & complex global manufacturing environment Strategic thinker and problem solver with the ability to turn ideas into action while working with cross functional teams Excellent analytical and communication skills (written and verbal) SAP experience is required
Compensation/Benefits:
Competitive Base SalaryMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on day one Performance Bonus 401K with up to 10% in matching contributions Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back up care, tutoring, etc.Fertility benefits Tuition Reimbursement ProgramPaid holidays and vacation days Up to $300 Fitness ReimbursementUp to $300 Massage ReimbursementHealth Resources including Free Headspace membership, 1:1 Health Coaching and more.
Who We Are:
You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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Cost accounting manager job description example 2
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association cost accounting manager job description
Additional Locations:
Full Time Remote - Alabama, Full Time Remote - Alabama, Full Time Remote - Arizona, Full Time Remote - Arkansas, Full Time Remote - Colorado, Full Time Remote - Florida, Full Time Remote - Georgia, Full Time Remote - Idaho, Full Time Remote - Indiana, Full Time Remote - Iowa, Full Time Remote - Kansas, Full Time Remote - Kentucky, Full Time Remote - Louisiana, Full Time Remote - Maryland, Full Time Remote - Michigan, Full Time Remote - Mississippi, Full Time Remote - Missouri, Full Time Remote - Ohio, Full Time Remote - Oklahoma, Full Time Remote - Pennsylvania, Full Time Remote - South Carolina, Full Time Remote - South Dakota, Full Time Remote - Tennessee, Full Time Remote - Texas, Full Time Remote - Utah {+ 2 more}
Job Description
IT is different here. Our work as technology specialists pushes the boundaries of what's possible in health care. You will build solutions that make a real difference in people's lives. Driven by the importance of their work, our team members innovate to elevate. We're encouraged to be curious, collaborate, and turn ideas into solutions that transform this space.
In this role you will manage a team of skilled analysts, engineers, and BI developers to develop actionable insights and business intelligence assets to support our company's critical medical expense management program. Interface with healthcare executives to ensure that our programs deliver on the quintuple aim of healthcare value with an emphasis on decreasing the cost of care. This role offers the opportunity to shape the affordability of healthcare for ~4.5 million North Carolinians. We are here to make Healthcare better for all.
If you are ready to make a career out of making a difference, then you are the person for this team.
What You'll Do
Inspire a team that works across the organization to manage our cost of care.Consult directly with business areas to 1) define/refine priorities for cost management 2) drive action from insights derived from the teams efforts.Promote the use of the appropriate tools and techniques for analysis to build sophisticated analytics products that power business decision making.Partner with the business areas to craft their analytics road map (people, process and technology) to achieve business goals and identified priorities. Drive the execution of that roadmap with a dedication to performance and impact.Stay abreast of developments at the intersection of science, technology, and business relevant to the company and drive business innovation through analytics.Build relationships both within Blue Cross NC and the external analytics community to continue to attract and develop top-tier talent.Bring a growth mindset and inspire your team to do the same.Bring a drive to develop your team members into their best selves.
The ideal candidate has exposure to:
Healthcare economics as an actionable practice in the payer space.Program evaluation with an emphasis on medical cost savings.Actuarial planning processes.Financial planning and insurance product design.
What You Will Bring
Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)8+ years of experience in related field.In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field.
Full Time Remote - Alabama, Full Time Remote - Alabama, Full Time Remote - Arizona, Full Time Remote - Arkansas, Full Time Remote - Colorado, Full Time Remote - Florida, Full Time Remote - Georgia, Full Time Remote - Idaho, Full Time Remote - Indiana, Full Time Remote - Iowa, Full Time Remote - Kansas, Full Time Remote - Kentucky, Full Time Remote - Louisiana, Full Time Remote - Maryland, Full Time Remote - Michigan, Full Time Remote - Mississippi, Full Time Remote - Missouri, Full Time Remote - Ohio, Full Time Remote - Oklahoma, Full Time Remote - Pennsylvania, Full Time Remote - South Carolina, Full Time Remote - South Dakota, Full Time Remote - Tennessee, Full Time Remote - Texas, Full Time Remote - Utah {+ 2 more}
Job Description
IT is different here. Our work as technology specialists pushes the boundaries of what's possible in health care. You will build solutions that make a real difference in people's lives. Driven by the importance of their work, our team members innovate to elevate. We're encouraged to be curious, collaborate, and turn ideas into solutions that transform this space.
In this role you will manage a team of skilled analysts, engineers, and BI developers to develop actionable insights and business intelligence assets to support our company's critical medical expense management program. Interface with healthcare executives to ensure that our programs deliver on the quintuple aim of healthcare value with an emphasis on decreasing the cost of care. This role offers the opportunity to shape the affordability of healthcare for ~4.5 million North Carolinians. We are here to make Healthcare better for all.
If you are ready to make a career out of making a difference, then you are the person for this team.
What You'll Do
Inspire a team that works across the organization to manage our cost of care.Consult directly with business areas to 1) define/refine priorities for cost management 2) drive action from insights derived from the teams efforts.Promote the use of the appropriate tools and techniques for analysis to build sophisticated analytics products that power business decision making.Partner with the business areas to craft their analytics road map (people, process and technology) to achieve business goals and identified priorities. Drive the execution of that roadmap with a dedication to performance and impact.Stay abreast of developments at the intersection of science, technology, and business relevant to the company and drive business innovation through analytics.Build relationships both within Blue Cross NC and the external analytics community to continue to attract and develop top-tier talent.Bring a growth mindset and inspire your team to do the same.Bring a drive to develop your team members into their best selves.
The ideal candidate has exposure to:
Healthcare economics as an actionable practice in the payer space.Program evaluation with an emphasis on medical cost savings.Actuarial planning processes.Financial planning and insurance product design.
What You Will Bring
Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)8+ years of experience in related field.In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field.
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Cost accounting manager job description example 3
Turner & Townsend cost accounting manager job description
Some of Your Top Will Be
In this senior level role, you will act as the face of the company responsible for the client relationship. You will make an immediate impact at a client where you will work with key stakeholders to develop and/or analyze high-level cost estimates and cost control reports to support the client through the early phases of project life cycle. You will be asked to work with the project schedule lead to develop a plan for the long-term support of the project including cost control, risk management and change management. You must have exceptional organizational and proven leadership skills. As Project Controls Cost Manager you will have exposure to many senior leaders and be accountable for ensuring accurate project controls communication and reporting from yourself and your team.
Establish the cost management program and deliverables to be used on large scale capital programs
Interface with project stakeholders as a trusted advisor to provide guidance and recommendations for the project
Develop and maintain project cost reports including the evaluation of actual and forecasted costs against budgets and detailed analysis.
Perform accrual and forecast reports for senior leadership including detailed management reports and support of the MMR (Monthly Management Report)
In conjunction with the Sr. Cost Lead, coordinate earned value analysis, audits, invoice / pay application reviews
Work closely with schedule and finance track lead to ensure alignment of earned value, schedule milestone delivery, and schedule/cost change impacts.
Coordinate the development of Project estimates with Sr. Cost Lead for their specific Project Tracks
Assist with the performance of value-engineering analysis
Assist with review and development, issuance and evaluation of subcontract change orders as required for their project tracks.
Provide high level project updates to, and will work directly with, finance partners and senior project controls leadership.
Provide more detailed cost reporting daily or weekly updates, as required.
Work with other internal stakeholders (such as Engineering, Validation, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, etc.) to provide unified, cost-driven solutions, identify potential conflicts, and assist in the facilitation of making critical commercial decisions
In this senior level role, you will act as the face of the company responsible for the client relationship. You will make an immediate impact at a client where you will work with key stakeholders to develop and/or analyze high-level cost estimates and cost control reports to support the client through the early phases of project life cycle. You will be asked to work with the project schedule lead to develop a plan for the long-term support of the project including cost control, risk management and change management. You must have exceptional organizational and proven leadership skills. As Project Controls Cost Manager you will have exposure to many senior leaders and be accountable for ensuring accurate project controls communication and reporting from yourself and your team.
Establish the cost management program and deliverables to be used on large scale capital programs
Interface with project stakeholders as a trusted advisor to provide guidance and recommendations for the project
Develop and maintain project cost reports including the evaluation of actual and forecasted costs against budgets and detailed analysis.
Perform accrual and forecast reports for senior leadership including detailed management reports and support of the MMR (Monthly Management Report)
In conjunction with the Sr. Cost Lead, coordinate earned value analysis, audits, invoice / pay application reviews
Work closely with schedule and finance track lead to ensure alignment of earned value, schedule milestone delivery, and schedule/cost change impacts.
Coordinate the development of Project estimates with Sr. Cost Lead for their specific Project Tracks
Assist with the performance of value-engineering analysis
Assist with review and development, issuance and evaluation of subcontract change orders as required for their project tracks.
Provide high level project updates to, and will work directly with, finance partners and senior project controls leadership.
Provide more detailed cost reporting daily or weekly updates, as required.
Work with other internal stakeholders (such as Engineering, Validation, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, etc.) to provide unified, cost-driven solutions, identify potential conflicts, and assist in the facilitation of making critical commercial decisions
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024