Director of Cost Accounting

BBB | Better Business Bureau•Daphne, AL

About The Position

The Director of Cost Accounting is a key member of the finance leadership team, responsible for overseeing and directing all cost accounting functions across the organization. This role provides strategic insight into cost structures, profitability, and operational efficiency to support executive decision-making. The Director will lead cost analysis, standard costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting processes, while driving improvements in systems, controls, and cross functional collaboration. This individual will partner closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Executive Leadership to optimize cost performance, ensure compliance, and support business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; master’s degree or MBA preferred.
CMA or CPA designation strongly preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
Expert-level understanding of standard cost accounting, cost variance analysis, and GAAP compliance.
Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle strongly preferred) and advanced MS Excel.
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at all organizational levels.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Travel 25%.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight of global inventory valuation and cost accounting operations across all business units.
Own and optimize the cost accounting framework within Oracle, ensuring accurate inventory transactions, proper cost setups, and alignment with operational execution.
Lead the development, implementation, and governance of standard costing methodologies and cost control systems company-wide.
Direct cost analysis activities include process constraint reviews, margin and profitability analysis, and root cause assessments of cost variances.
Present executive-level insights and recommendations to support product pricing, operational performance, and strategic investments.
Drive consistency and accuracy in cost accounting processes, including the annual standard cost roll and reconciliation efforts across sites.
Manage capital expenditure planning, compliance, and Oracle Fixed Assets, ensuring adherence to corporate policy and governance.
Oversee the calculation and management of inventory reserves including excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
Partner with operations and finance leaders to support physical inventory counts and system improvements.
Champion process improvement initiatives within finance systems and tools to increase efficiency and analytical capabilities.
Mentor and develop a high-performing cost accounting team with a strong focus on leadership, accountability, and professional development.