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Job Description

Position Summary

The Global Cost Accounting Manager will report directly to the VP, Global Operations Controller, with a specific focus on supporting and partnering with Operations as we drive profitable growth and cost improvement across Tecomet’s 14 manufacturing sites. You will develop solid relationships with Operations and Finance teams, providing support and direction to help drive positive results.

You will lead with integrity and reliability and having the ability to manage self and partner with people from multiple departments to drive positive change where needed.

Principle Responsibilities

• Finance ownership of the new business opportunity cost modeling process, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive profitable growth.
• Financial discipline ownership of the capital expenditure process, including partnering with Operations to evaluate the best deployment of capital, while also ensuring return on investment commitments are realized.
• Partner with Operations in validation of continuous improvement program savings, ensuring reported savings are delivering bottom line improvement, while also establishing best practices and related KPIs across the sites.
• Ownership of manufacturing site costing process, ensuring a standardized process and timely updates.
• Being a business partner to the organization helping evaluate growth and lean opportunities.
• Gather all pertinent information from available systems developing and maintaining reporting that supports Operations and/or Finance departments.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, MBA is preferred
• 5+ years of progressive financial experience
• Manufacturing and cost accounting experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to drive change and turn data into actionable information
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Great project management skills - organized, disciplined, comfortable following up holding people accountable to deadlines, able to think ahead and catch problems before they arise
• Proven analytical skills - defining problems, collecting relevant data, drawing valid conclusions, and recommending improvement/corrective actions
• Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Act on items beyond formal job responsibilities
• Able to build and deliver effective presentations, dashboards, and financial templates to drive action
• Strong manufacturing and cost accounting skillset
• People Oriented - high emotional intelligence, relationship builder, empathetic, works well with different people types

Travel Requirements:

Travel (domestic and international) will be required on an as needed basis and will vary from month to month based on needs.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

About the role:

Situated in El Monte, California, this well-established manufacturing facility has been a vital part of the regions industrial landscape for decades. Specializing in high-volume production, the plant is known for its consistent output, quality standards, and efficient operations. It sources ingredients and materials from local suppliers, supporting regional agriculture and minimizing transportation impact.

The facility is equipped with advanced processing lines and adheres to rigorous safety and quality protocols. Innovation is a core focus, with ongoing product development and testing to meet evolving market demands. A loyal and experienced workforce many with decades of service contributes to the plants reputation for reliability and craftsmanship.

Serving a broad distribution network, the operation continues to play a key role in supplying consumer goods across the western United States, maintaining a legacy of excellence and adaptability in a competitive market.

• A bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• A graduate-level degree in Accounting or Finance is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including strong cost accounting experience
• Prior experience in manufacturing or supply chain environments is preferred
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise is essential
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting standards, and internal control frameworks
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and analytical abilities

The Cost Accounting Manager will play a key role in overseeing and improving cost accounting functions within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate cost records, analyzing manufacturing and operational costs, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring compliance with financial and accounting standards. The Cost Accounting Manager will collaborate closely with operations, supply chain, and senior leadership to provide insights that drive efficiency, profitability, and continuous improvement.

Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis

• Manage and maintain standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Analyze production costs, labor efficiency, material usage, and overhead absorption.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by preparing accurate cost-related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and present cost reports, performance metrics, and profitability analyses to management.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Partner with operations and finance teams to develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Provide cost modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecasts, highlighting key trends and variances.

Accounting Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Assist with external audits and support tax and corporate reporting requirements as needed.
• Collaborate with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger teams to ensure accuracy of financial data.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline cost accounting processes and reporting.
• Leverage ERP/accounting systems to enhance data accuracy and efficiency; familiarity with Sage is strongly preferred.
• Partner with operations to integrate financial workflows with manufacturing systems.