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Robert Half

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We are looking for a Cost Manager to support a manufacturing organization north of Boston through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position will lead core cost accounting activities, helping ensure accurate financial reporting and meaningful analysis for operational decision-making. The role will also support to strengthen costing practices, improve processes, and support profitability across the business.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead month-end and quarter-end manufacturing cost accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate financial close results
  • Prepare and review inventory reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting analysis related to inventory balances, including in-service merchandise and amortization activity
  • Direct cycle count and physical inventory programs in coordination with Operations to promote accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls
  • Establish and apply enhanced product costing standards that align with corporate accounting policies and drive consistency across the organization
  • Assess inventory reserve requirements, including excess and obsolete stock, in partnership with Supply Chain leadership
  • Strengthen and monitor internal control execution while identifying opportunities to improve cost and inventory processes, including support for new system-related workflows
  • Coordinate cost and inventory support for quarterly reviews and annual audits, responding to documentation requests and resolving follow-up items
  • Drive product cost planning, margin analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities to support financial performance management
  • Provide analytical insight to Operations and Supply Chain teams to uncover efficiencies, improve decision-making, and support profitability initiatives
  • Supervise and develop the cost accounting team while leading ad hoc analysis and special projects as business needs arise

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience in manufacturing cost accounting with strong knowledge of standard costing principles
  • Hands-on background in inventory analysis, reconciliation, and annual physical inventory oversight
  • Ability to manage close activities, prepare journal entries, and analyze inventory-related financial results
  • Experience evaluating inventory reserves, including excess and obsolete inventory considerations
  • Strong understanding of internal controls, audit support, and accounting policy compliance
  • Proven ability to partner effectively with Operations and Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment
  • Skilled in cost analysis, margin review, budgeting, and forecasting support
  • Prior experience leading or mentoring cost accounting staff is preferred
What we offer:
  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 13, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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