Adecco
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Manager with strong manufacturing cost expertise and the ability to influence operations, finance, and leadership stakeholders. This role serves as a key business partner across multiple production sites, supporting cost transparency, accuracy, and profitability analysis for the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all aspects of product costing, production costing, and standard cost accuracy across U.S. and international locations.
- Serve as a strategic partner to operations, supply chain, warehouse, and finance teams; provide day-to-day analysis, reporting, and insights.
- Maintain and improve costing processes within the SAP environment, including support for Production and Warehouse modules.
- Analyze manufacturing variances on a weekly basis; identify root causes and drive corrective actions with plant leadership.
- Support annual planning and budgeting activities, including standard cost updates and forecast inputs.
- Conduct routine reviews of work orders, cycle counts, inventory transactions, and production data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare and deliver cost reporting packages for regional and business-unit leadership.
- Oversee cost cleanup initiatives, ensure proper controls, and maintain strong cost transparency across the business.
- Collaborate within a global organizational structure (US/CA/MX/EU) to ensure alignment of costing standards and methodology.
- Provide support and mentorship to junior cost accounting staff or controlling specialists as needed.
Environment & Structure
- High-volume, low-mix mass production environment with simple raw materials but multiple cost drivers.
- Multi-plant U.S. footprint with additional support of international locations.
- Role interfaces with regional presidents, BU leadership, and finance teams.
Qualifications
- Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting and product cost structures.
- 510+ years of relevant experience (for a manager-level hire).
- Advanced proficiency with SAP , particularly costing, production, and warehouse modules.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with operations and influence cross-functional teams.
- Experience analyzing variances, settling orders, reviewing work orders, and supporting standard cost cycles.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work onsite at a manufacturing location; flexibility may develop over time.