Cost Accounting Manager Jobs in Georgia

Cost Accounting Manager jobs in Georgia are consistently active, with demand concentrated in manufacturing, logistics, and consumer goods sectors that anchor the state's economy at levels from senior cost analyst through director-track leadership. Atlanta, Savannah, and Columbus lead hiring, with major employers such as Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, and Mohawk Industries maintaining long-standing cost accounting functions across the state. The most in-demand specialties in Georgia listings are standard costing, variance analysis, and ERP-driven financial reporting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerGlock
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring12
Work type80% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Champion Home Builders
Cost Accountant
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Champion Home Builders
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Cost Accountant
Champion Home Builders
Millen, Georgia
IT Support & Systems Administration
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor's degree

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Mativ
Sr. Cost Accountant
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Sr. Cost Accountant
Mativ
Athens, Georgia
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance
5,001-10,000

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GreyOrange
Senior Cost Accountant
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Senior Cost Accountant
GreyOrange
Suwanee, Georgia
Finance
Accounting
Procurement & Supply Chain
Compliance & Legal
Audit
Tax
Procurement & Purchasing
On-Site
Bachelor's

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United Utility
Project Cost Accountant
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United Utility
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Project Cost Accountant
United Utility
Decatur, Georgia
Data Analytics
Data Science
$72k - $90k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Cost Accounting Manager
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Added 2w ago
Cost Accounting Manager
TenCate Geosynthetics/Solmax
Jefferson, Georgia
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Cost Accounting Manager Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Atlanta
2 jobs
Athens
1 job
Millen
1 job
Senoia
1 job
Smyrna
1 job
Decatur
1 job
Suwanee
1 job
Norcross
1 job
Savannah
1 job

Cost Accounting Manager Job Market in Georgia

A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Glock
Glock1 open role
Mativ
Mativ1 open role
Arclin
Arclin1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Chemicals & Materials

What Georgia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in cost accounting manager jobs across Georgia.

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
  • CPA certification strongly preferred by Georgia manufacturing and logistics employers
  • Five or more years of cost accounting experience including standard costing and variance analysis
  • Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Experience supporting plant or operations finance in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP cost principles and month-end close processes

Cost Accounting Manager Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a cost accounting manager in Georgia?

A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is the standard entry point, and most Georgia employers expect several years of progressive cost accounting experience before promoting into a manager role. While Georgia does not require a state-issued license specific to cost accounting, earning the CPA credential through the Georgia State Board of Accountancy significantly strengthens candidacy. Proficiency in ERP systems and experience in manufacturing or operations finance are consistently cited in Georgia job postings.

How much do cost accounting managers make in Georgia?

Cost accounting managers in Georgia earn a median of about $81,900 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,830 for the lowest 10% to over $145,960 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire cost accounting managers in Georgia?

Employers hiring cost accounting managers in Georgia right now include Glock, Mativ, and Arclin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's concentration of manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and consumer goods headquarters means cost accounting managers are in steady demand across industries far beyond Atlanta's corporate core.

Which Georgia cities have the most cost accounting manager jobs?

Atlanta, Athens, and Millen have the most cost accounting manager openings in Georgia. Atlanta drives the largest share through its density of corporate headquarters and shared-service centers, while Savannah's expanding port and logistics industry has drawn significant manufacturing investment, and Columbus benefits from anchoring employers in financial services and consumer goods that maintain on-site accounting teams.

Are there remote cost accounting manager jobs in Georgia?

Yes, though they are less common than in purely analytical finance roles because cost accounting managers frequently collaborate with plant operations and inventory teams on site. About 20% of cost accounting manager openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote arrangements most often found in the financial reporting and variance analysis components of the role rather than in plant-based cost control functions.

How can I get hired as a cost accounting manager in Georgia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a staff or senior cost accountant role at a Georgia manufacturing or distribution company, where hands-on exposure to standard costing and variance reporting builds the foundation employers require. Large Georgia employers in food production, automotive supply, and logistics hire cost accounting associates and rotate them through plant finance teams. Pursuing the CPA through the Georgia State Board of Accountancy and gaining ERP experience in systems like SAP or Oracle gives early-career candidates a clear competitive edge.

Where can I find and apply to cost accounting manager jobs in Georgia?

You can find and apply to cost accounting manager jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across industries and metro areas. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.

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