Manager Cost Accounting

Acushnet Company • New Bedford, MA

1d • $109,778 - $139,783 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cost Accounting Manager leads inventory and cost accounting for U.S. golf ball manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate inventory valuation, standard costing, and financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP. This role serves as a key business partner to plant leadership, translating manufacturing and cost data into actionable insights that drive operational efficiency and cost optimization. Responsible for overseeing month-end close activities, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and audit support, the manager also plays a critical role in SAP ERP governance, process improvement initiatives, and global ERP implementations. Leading a Senior Accountant and collaborating closely with Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and Finance teams, this position combines technical accounting expertise with strategic business partnership to enhance financial performance and operational decision-making across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with a strong focus on manufacturing, cost accounting, and inventory accounting.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and public company financial reporting environments.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and automated accounting/inventory management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under tight close and reporting deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills.
• Prior supervisory experience required, including leading and developing accounting staff.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads inventory and cost accounting for U.S. golf ball manufacturing operations.
• Ensures accurate inventory valuation, standard costing, and financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP.
• Serves as a key business partner to plant leadership, translating manufacturing and cost data into actionable insights.
• Oversees month-end close activities, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and audit support.
• Plays a critical role in SAP ERP governance, process improvement initiatives, and global ERP implementations.
• Leads a Senior Accountant.
• Collaborates closely with Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and Finance teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs.
• Paid time off.
• Onsite fitness center.
• Acupuncture.
• Physical therapy.
• Wellness coaches.
• 401k with company match.
• Health savings accounts.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal planning.
• Education assistance.
• Associate Store access.

What This Job Offers

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