Manager, Cost Accounting - MFG Exp Required

This role is located in our Production facility in Norwood, MA, and will follow our Hybrid Work Schedule

This role requires experience in Cost Accounting from full production manufacturing companies.

Pay Range: $127,000 - $148,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

Ready to make an impact?

As a Cost Accounting Manager, you'll play a critical role in a rapidly growing organization, partnering closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance to drive smarter business decisions. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team, influence senior leadership, and bring greater clarity and transparency to product costs, forecasting, and financial performance.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Join a rapidly growing organization where your work directly supports business decisions

Play a high-impact role partnering closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance

Influence senior leadership with insights that drive pricing, investment, and cost strategy

Lead and develop a team while shaping best-in-class cost accounting processes

Enjoy a hybrid work model based out of our Norwood, MA corporate headquarters

Work in an environment that values curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement

️ What You'll Do

Manage, train, and develop the Cost Accounting team while ensuring organizational goals are met or exceeded

Build advanced cost-of-materials and product cost models used by senior leadership to make key business decisions

Prepare analyses, reports, and presentations with insights and recommendations for Senior Management

Maintain oversight of capital-related transactions, fixed asset valuation, accounting, and reporting

Provide financial leadership for the Capital Planning process, including ROI analysis

Serve as a financial leader on cross-functional project teams

Act as a key contributor to the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process

Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to manage production costs and inventory

Develop and implement product cost dashboards and KPIs

️ Manage cost systems and drive related process and protocol improvements

Budget and forecast Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) based on commodity market trends

Partner with Operations leaders to analyze and track cost-savings initiatives

Support the month-end close by reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, and analyzing variances

Participate in and monitor cycle count activity within the plant

Maintain cost standards and bills of material for WIP and finished goods

Analyze and communicate variances related to labor, yields, material usage, overhead, and absorption

Perform ad hoc analysis and support continuous process improvement initiatives

Complete other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)

5-7 years of finance or accounting experience in a full production manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory controls, and manufacturing finance

Proven ability to mine data, build models, and develop new data streams

Strong ERP experience - Dynamics 365, GP Dynamics, or SAP required

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills

Bonus Points For

MBA, CPA, or CMA

️ Experience with MRP systems and advanced costing techniques

Experience building dashboards, KPIs, and financial tools for leadership

Demonstrated success driving process improvements in a growing environment

Your Work Environment

Hybrid work model based out of our Norwood, MA corporate headquarters

Frequent collaboration with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance teams

️ Fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with evolving priorities

Exciting Benefits Await You!

• Enjoy top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Pamper your furry friends with Pet Insurance.
• Stay fit with our Wellness Plan and Free Gym Access.
• Boost your skills with Employee Tuition Reimbursement.
• Unlock endless opportunities with College Scholarship for dependents.
• Reap the Rewards of Our Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees.
• Receive a Generous 401k Company Match.
• Take advantage of Competitive Paid Time Off.
• Elevate Your Safety Net with Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.
• Receive Relocation Assistance for a Smooth Transition.
• Earn Rewards through our Employee Bonus Referral Program.
• Elevate Your Workplace Experience with Community Impact Opportunities.
• Celebrate Together with Employee Appreciation BBQs, Happy Hours, Birthdays, & More!

Opportunity Calls! Unsure if you meet all requirements? Don't hesitate, apply!

Our recruitment process is prompt and transparent. Your resume will receive swift attention from our talent professionals. If chosen, you'll undergo a recruiter phone screen, followed by interviews with key team members. We value your potential.

At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more. Our commitment extends across all aspects of employment, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace.

At this time, Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN