Coda Search│Staffing
Cost Accountant Lead @ Industry Leader Manufacturer
Coda Search│Staffing, Paramus, New Jersey, us, 07653
Cost Accountant Lead @ Industry Leader Manufacturer
Industry Leader, this global manufacturer recognized for innovation, precision, reliability, and environmentally responsible practices, is seeking a Finance Lead to lead critical Pricing, Capex, cost and inventory functions.
Base pay range: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
About the Role This professional will handle Accounting within Pricing, Cost, Budgeting analysis, inventory valuation. The role will drive accuracy and transparency in financial reporting, support strategic decision‑making, and lead continuous improvements to cost accounting processes, systems, and controls.
Responsibilities
Oversee month‑end and year‑end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries, inventory reporting, and cost analysis
Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and finance teams to ensure accurate cost data and cutoff procedures for sales, inventory, and receivables/payables
Lead inventory valuation, standard costing, cycle counts, scrap analysis, and annual physical inventory processes
Own and maintain the Standard System and perpetual inventory records
Develop and update commodity pricing and cost roll‑ups for new parts
Support the budgeting process, overhead cost pool development, and variance analysis to inform strategic planning
Drive process improvements in inventory control, cost tracking, and manufacturing efficiency
Collaborate with the Controller and CFO on system enhancements, reporting automation, and special projects
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred
7+ years of progressive Capex accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated expertise in inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis
Proven ability to partner cross‑functionally and influence operational and financial outcomes
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Experience supporting internal and external audits
Seniority Level: Associate
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industry: Manufacturing
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Base pay range: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
About the Role This professional will handle Accounting within Pricing, Cost, Budgeting analysis, inventory valuation. The role will drive accuracy and transparency in financial reporting, support strategic decision‑making, and lead continuous improvements to cost accounting processes, systems, and controls.
Responsibilities
Oversee month‑end and year‑end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries, inventory reporting, and cost analysis
Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and finance teams to ensure accurate cost data and cutoff procedures for sales, inventory, and receivables/payables
Lead inventory valuation, standard costing, cycle counts, scrap analysis, and annual physical inventory processes
Own and maintain the Standard System and perpetual inventory records
Develop and update commodity pricing and cost roll‑ups for new parts
Support the budgeting process, overhead cost pool development, and variance analysis to inform strategic planning
Drive process improvements in inventory control, cost tracking, and manufacturing efficiency
Collaborate with the Controller and CFO on system enhancements, reporting automation, and special projects
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred
7+ years of progressive Capex accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated expertise in inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis
Proven ability to partner cross‑functionally and influence operational and financial outcomes
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Experience supporting internal and external audits
Seniority Level: Associate
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industry: Manufacturing
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