Description

The Cost Accounting Manager will lead the cost accounting function and contribute to broader financial operations. Responsibilities include analyzing, reporting, and controlling manufacturing costs while overseeing key aspects of the general ledger, monthly close processes, and financial reporting. The position plays a critical role in driving operational efficiencies, enhancing financial decision-making, and supporting strategic business objectives.

Cost Accounting Duties (Primary Focus)

•\tDevelop, implement, and maintain cost accounting systems, processes, and internal controls.

•\tManage month end close process, prepare journal entries and reconciliations for cost variances, manufacturing overhead, accruals and cost allocations.

•\tAnalyze material and manufacturing labor and overhead costs, monitor cost variances, scrap, write-offs and other charges and work with Operations to identify trends, inefficiencies or opportunities for improvement.

Lead the preparation and analysis of standard costs, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold (COGS).

•\tPartner with operations and supply chain teams to track and manage inventory, work-in-progress (WIP), and product costing.

•\tConduct periodic physical inventory audits and cycle counts; reconcile variances.

•\tAnalyze and report on manufacturing performance and margins, providing actionable insights to management.

•\tSupport pricing strategies with accurate cost data and profitability analysis.

Staff Accounting Duties (Secondary Focus)

•\tParticipate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, including journal entries and account reconciliations.

•\tAssist with general ledger maintenance and support financial statement preparation.

•\tPrepare accruals, prepaid expense schedules, and fixed asset tracking.

•\tEnsure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

•\tCollaborate with auditors during internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.

•\tManage the Accounts Payable process and authorize payment to suppliers

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competency Statements

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

•\tAnalytical—able to quickly synthesize complex or diverse information.

•\tProblem solving—identifies and resolves problems in a rapid manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

•\tOral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and leads meetings.

•\tManagement skills—Operates with a sense of urgency, includes others in planning, facilitating and process improvement; makes self-available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; and develops skills of others to facilitate professional growth.

•\tJudgment—the individual displays willingness to make timely decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

•\tPlanning / organizing—Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities, prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

•\tLeadership – demonstrated hands on leader, ability to juggle multiple conflicting priorities simultaneously, confidence and executive presence, ability to motivate others within the finance organization.

Skills

Cost accounting, Infor SyteLine, ERP, Manufacturing, month end, journal entries, overhead costs, product costing, general ledger, GAAP, reconciliation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

•\tBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.

•\t5+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong emphasis in cost accounting; manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

•\tSolid understanding of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting principles, and internal controls.

•\tProficient with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Infor) and advanced Excel skills.

•\tExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

•\tProven ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

AboveAir Technologies offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental and Prescription
401(k) with Company Match
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Paid Vacations/Holidays
Educational Assistance
Company Sponsored Events

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2025.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.