Custom Truck One Source - Kansas City, MO
posted 4 months ago
The Cost Accounting Manager position at Custom Truck One Source is a pivotal role within our established Manufacturing division. This position is responsible for overseeing the accounting functions specific to manufacturing, ensuring that all financials are accurately represented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Cost Accounting Manager will support the accounting objectives and the controller by conducting thorough analyses, performing month-end reviews, and managing regular reconciliations and ongoing operations reporting. This role will also involve direct supervision of the Senior Cost Accountant, ensuring that the team operates efficiently and effectively. In this role, you will assist in the development of a standard costing model for each manufacturing product line, which is crucial for accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency. You will plan, organize, and direct the activities of the cost accounting function, managing the day-to-day operations from reviewing current standards and variances to overseeing the monthly close and analysis processes. Additionally, you will support both internal and external financial and operational audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial reporting. A significant part of your responsibilities will include analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports that compare standard costs to actual production costs. You will collaborate with the management team to make necessary adjustments to the standard cost model based on these analyses. Furthermore, you will assist with quarterly and annual physical counts and reconciliations of all inventories, including finished goods, work-in-process, and fixed assets. Your ability to prepare comprehensive management reports on site performance, including key performance indicators such as units produced, raw materials, direct labor, and factory spending, will be essential for informed decision-making within the organization.