Cost Accounting Manager

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Accounting Manager leads cost accounting activities across manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and financial reporting. This highly visible role partners with plant leadership, operations, finance, and accounting teams to improve operational efficiency and strengthen financial controls. The position can be based in Dallas, Texas, or Terrell, Texas. Candidates based in Dallas should expect frequent travel to the Terrell manufacturing facility. The role requires a strong on-site presence and the ability to build relationships with plant leadership while developing an understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory flows, and cost drivers. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in manufacturing, embraces continuous improvement, and influences stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Significant cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience analyzing inventory, manufacturing variances, and operational performance metrics.
• Strong process improvement mindset and ability to build and implement scalable solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to travel regularly to the Terrell manufacturing facility.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a public company environment with SOX compliance.
• Experience in private equity-backed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing facilities to ensure consistent and accurate cost accounting practices across operations.
• Oversee standard costing, manufacturing variances, and intercompany pricing activities.
• Review and improve costing methodologies to support operational and financial decision-making.
• Manage inventory accounting, including slow-moving and obsolete inventory reserves.
• Analyze production efficiency metrics and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Review and maintain labor and overhead rates.
• Evaluate and record manufacturing, labor, and material variances.
• Ensure appropriate inventory cycle counts and physical inventory processes are in place and operating effectively.
• Review procedures to ensure proper revenue and cost recognition across facilities, including cutoff and matching principles.
• Support month-end close activities and maintain communication with Controllers, Plant Leadership, and Finance Directors.
• Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance reporting accuracy, controls, and operational performance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with annual bonus eligibility.
• Industry-leading, competitive benefits at a low cost to employees.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and floating holidays.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative culture focused on performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Training to equip employees with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed.
• Potential for annual raises and bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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