Mid Level Cost Accounting Manager Jobs
Mid level cost accounting manager jobs go to professionals ready to own cost analysis cycles, lead variance investigations, and present findings to leadership with limited oversight. Openings run across Staffing & Recruiting, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, with Jobot, Tesla, and Loenbro competing for cost accounting managers at this level now.
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We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative Cost Accountant to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, understanding cost drivers, and transforming financial data into meaningful insights that support strategic business decisions.
Reporting to the Cost Accounting Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting month-end and quarter-end close activities for the reporting unit while partnering with cross-functional teams across the organization. This is a hybrid position and requires regular onsite presence.
Responsibilities / What You'll Do
- Actively participate in assigned accounting activities and month-end close processes in accordance with US GAAP.
- Perform assigned accounting tasks and provide ad hoc analyses, reports, and support as needed.
- Prepare month-end journal entries, general ledger account analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations using BlackLine.
- Partner with Operations and other departments to support:
o Inventory cycle count reporting
o Year-end fixed asset verification
o Work-in-progress (WIP) audits
o Sheet-to-floor inventory verification activities
- Assist in identifying and resolving issues that could impact the timely completion of month-end close activities, escalating concerns promptly to the Cost Accounting Supervisor.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen financial controls, and enhance accounting processes.
- Maintain compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Ensure adherence to all SOX compliance requirements and internal controls.
- Complete quarterly reporting requirements, including Site Analytics and other assigned reporting activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or a related accounting function.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience working with ERP and accounting systems; SAP experience is an asset.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a hands-on approach and a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative Cost Accountant to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, understanding cost drivers, and transforming financial data into meaningful insights that support strategic business decisions.
Reporting to the Cost Accounting Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting month-end and quarter-end close activities for the reporting unit while partnering with cross-functional teams across the organization. This is a hybrid position and requires regular onsite presence.
Responsibilities / What You'll Do
- Actively participate in assigned accounting activities and month-end close processes in accordance with US GAAP.
- Perform assigned accounting tasks and provide ad hoc analyses, reports, and support as needed.
- Prepare month-end journal entries, general ledger account analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations using BlackLine.
- Partner with Operations and other departments to support:
o Inventory cycle count reporting
o Year-end fixed asset verification
o Work-in-progress (WIP) audits
o Sheet-to-floor inventory verification activities
- Assist in identifying and resolving issues that could impact the timely completion of month-end close activities, escalating concerns promptly to the Cost Accounting Supervisor.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen financial controls, and enhance accounting processes.
- Maintain compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Ensure adherence to all SOX compliance requirements and internal controls.
- Complete quarterly reporting requirements, including Site Analytics and other assigned reporting activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or a related accounting function.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience working with ERP and accounting systems; SAP experience is an asset.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a hands-on approach and a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
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Mid Level Cost Accounting Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level cost accounting manager job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight cost analyses you led from data pull to management presentation, variance investigations you drove independently, and any process improvements you implemented. Tailor your resume to show progression in scope, not just tenure. Mid level roles go to candidates who demonstrate they can work with minimal direction and defend their findings with confidence.
Which companies hire mid level cost accounting managers?
Companies hiring mid level cost accounting managers right now include Jobot, Tesla, and Loenbro, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Manufacturing companies, distribution firms, and multi-site consumer goods businesses tend to hire at this level most actively, as their cost structures require dedicated professionals who can manage ongoing costing cycles independently.
Are there remote mid level cost accounting manager jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by industry and employer. About 22% of mid level cost accounting manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements being most common at larger organizations that require occasional on-site collaboration for plant walkthroughs, physical inventory counts, or cross-functional meetings with operations teams.
How do I move up to a mid level cost accounting manager role?
The path runs through demonstrated ownership of core costing work. Build depth in standard costing, overhead allocation, and month-end close, then take on variance analysis and present results directly to managers. Pursuing a CPA or CMA credential strengthens the case for promotion. Employers look for professionals who have moved beyond executing tasks to identifying cost drivers and recommending corrective action independently.
Which industries hire the most mid level cost accounting managers?
Mid Level cost accounting manager roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their operations involve complex product costing, high inventory volumes, or multi-location cost structures that require experienced professionals who can manage ongoing analysis without close supervision.