Cost Accounting Manager

Taylor Corporation • MS-Remote, MS

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About The Position

Taylor Corporation is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to join its Corporate Finance team. This newly created role will shape and advance cost accounting practices across manufacturing businesses operating on the Oracle ERP platform. Initially, the manager will partner closely with a large Oracle-using manufacturing business, applying manufacturing cost accounting expertise and Oracle functional knowledge to strengthen end-to-end processes, policies, controls, and reporting.

The role works across Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Information Technology to improve cost accuracy and visibility, resolve complex process and system issues, and provide useful financial insights. As Taylor continues its transition to Oracle, the manager will help establish a scalable, consistent enterprise approach to cost accounting and drive continuous improvement.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of costing, manufacturing variances, inventory valuation, material, labor, overhead, and period-end cost accounting.
• Demonstrated experience developing, improving, or standardizing cost accounting processes.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve complex accounting, process, data, and system issues.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships across Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Information Technology.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex accounting and system concepts into practical business solutions.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and/or Oracle Cost Management.
• Experience establishing or redesigning manufacturing cost accounting processes as part of an ERP implementation or transformation.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing locations or business units.
• CPA or CMA certification and/or an MBA.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain consistent cost accounting policies, procedures, controls, and reporting practices.
• Lead costing activities, including setting annual labor, variable overhead, and fixed overhead rates, reviewing manufacturing variances, and valuing inventory.
• Monitor cost and inventory results, identify trends and issues, and partner with business teams to resolve root causes.
• Serve as a Finance subject matter expert for Oracle cost accounting and related manufacturing and inventory processes.
• Partner across Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Information Technology to improve processes, strengthen controls, and support Oracle system enhancements.
• Provide analysis and insights into manufacturing costs, variances, inventory, and operational performance to support business decisions.
• Develop scalable cost accounting practices for additional Taylor businesses transitioning to Oracle.
• Support financial close, financial controls, and internal and external audit requirements related to manufacturing costs and inventory.

Benefits

• Choice of several health plans.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Wellness programs.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager