Cost Accounting Manager

Barcel USA takes pride in our people-centric culture - We Value the Person is our Core Belief. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates all dimensions of diversity, promotes personal and professional development opportunities and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Cost Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. This role is critical in ensuring accurate cost reporting, maintaining inventory integrity, and supporting manufacturing and operational decision-making. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining a robust cost accounting system that drives profitability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead process cost accounting and ensure accurate reporting of Cost of Goods Manufactured and Sold.
• Support strategic initiatives by preparing scenario analyses for expanding internal manufacturing.
• Proactively communicate cost variances and opportunities to Manufacturing and Operations teams.
• Maintain and update landed cost standards; analyze and adjust variances regularly.
• Develop and track metrics for major cost drivers.
• Develop standard unit costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Prepare journal entries and assist in monthly financial reporting.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Ensure inventory control integrity and accuracy.
• Maintain and reconcile perpetual inventory across all categories.
• Coordination and review of annual physical inventory and daily cycle counts
• Enhance documentation and controls in alignment with SOX compliance.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Present cost insights and risks to senior leadership.
• Lead the annual manufacturing cost budgeting process.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SOX compliance and audit support is a plus.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish a plus).

Barcel USA LLC is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training, and all other working conditions.