Cost Accounting Manager

Advanced Graphite Materials - Petersburg, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Petersburg, VA

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Cost Accounting Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the accounting, finance, and reporting functions of the Brenco (Bearings) business. This position is responsible for leading the month-end closing process, managing inventory, analyzing variances, and supporting operational teams with cost analysis. The manager will also oversee financial budgeting processes, ensure compliance with SOX controls, and support internal and external audits, all while driving innovation in reporting and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month end closing and related financial reporting process for the business unit
• Manage inventory including balance reporting, reconciliations, shrink and obsolescence, and annual physical inventory process
• Analyze price and manufacturing variances between standard costs and actual results
• Manage the process for tracking and reporting critical performance metrics to the plant operations team
• Support Operations and Supply Chain teams with cost analysis
• Assist with the company's quarterly and annual financial budgeting processes
• Work cross-functionally with other finance departments
• Lead the annual standard cost roll process
• Drive innovation by improving the reporting process
• Review capital projects for ROI, IRR and/or strategic justification
• Manage fixed asset inventory and related documentation
• Review and approve account reconciliations
• Support all internal audits and year-end external audit
• Maintain sound systems and SOX-compliant controls
• Oversee completion and submission of various tax/state filings

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with SAP strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, expert level Excel skills
• Experience in a standard costing environment
• Self-directed leader capable of assessing situations and adjusting priorities
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to develop strong relationships at all organizational levels

Benefits

• Participation in ESOP program
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Generous bonus potential