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Cost Accounting Manager

United States, Fort Wayne Employment contract · Job Posted May 26, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to guide cost accounting operations within a large-scale manufacturing environment in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role will oversee standard costing activities, strengthen financial visibility across a broad product portfolio, and turn complex operational and financial data into practical recommendations for leadership. The position also plays an important part in improving reporting processes, supporting cross-functional decision-making, and building a high-performing team focused on accuracy and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibility

  • Direct cost accounting activities for a high-volume manufacturing operation and provide leadership to a team responsible for delivering accurate and timely cost information
  • Oversee the setup, review, and refinement of standard costs across a large product catalog, ensuring costing methods remain reliable and well controlled
  • Manage annual cost updates and regularly evaluate material variances to keep product costing current and aligned with operational performance
  • Analyze overhead structure, equipment utilization, and cost absorption trends to improve the allocation of manufacturing expenses
  • Investigate production variances, identify key drivers behind cost fluctuations, and work with operations leaders to develop effective corrective actions
  • Perform profitability and margin analysis by product line and customer segment to support pricing, product strategy, and business planning decisions
  • Coordinate recurring physical inventory activities across locations in partnership with finance and operations teams to help maintain inventory accuracy
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve cost discrepancies, consolidate data from multiple sources, and promote consistent financial reporting
  • Provide cost accounting expertise for ERP-related initiatives, including system configuration, process optimization, and enhanced reporting capabilities
  • Support period-end accounting activities, including necessary reclassifications and other financial close tasks tied to manufacturing costs

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, operations, analytics, or a related discipline with practical knowledge of manufacturing environments
  • At least 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field, including 6 to 10 years working in manufacturing
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience leading teams and driving performance within cross-functional business settings
  • Demonstrated background in analyzing large data sets and using findings to recommend operational or financial improvements
  • Strong expertise in cost accounting, standard costing, cost analysis, and manufacturing cost structures
  • Advanced technical ability with data querying and database objects such as tables, views, functions, and scheduled jobs
  • Experience with ERP platforms in a manufacturing setting
  • familiarity with Microsoft D365 is preferred
  • A master’s degree in a related field and Certified Management Accountant certification are preferred

Nice to have

  • familiarity with Microsoft D365 is preferred
  • A master’s degree in a related field and Certified Management Accountant certification are preferred

What we offer

  • Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
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