Manager, Cost Accounting at Vaco, LLC
Secaucus, NJ
About the Job
Position Overview: Cost Accounting Manager
We are seeking a dedicated Cost Accounting Manager to oversee the management of standard cost systems, manufacturing accounting, and variance reporting
This role involves leading teams, optimizing processes, and enhancing systems to meet corporate financial objectives
The ideal candidate will be proactive in improving and automating procedures while contributing to the company’s financial success.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the monthly manufacturing close process, ensuring accurate recording of all costs, preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciling account balances, and generating reports.
Analyze plant operational costs on a monthly basis to inform financial decisions.
Prepare monthly analysis reports related to manufacturing and oversee related supply chain initiatives.
Facilitate monthly meetings with operations and leadership teams to discuss business growth and key cost insights.
Develop expertise in both produced and purchased goods to ensure accurate cost accounting and support strategic decision-making.
Prepare annual cost-of-sales budgets and manage the standard cost roll process.
Establish and maintain standard product costing.
Review cost estimates for new products to determine pricing strategies.
Collaborate across departments on key projects and cost accounting needs.
Lead the annual audit process related to cost of sales, manufacturing operations, and inventory, providing timely responses and analysis as needed.
Assist with the compilation of information for tax return preparation.
Provide commentary on cost-of-sales variances versus budget.
Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA, CMA, and/or MBA is a plus.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing cost accounting within growing companies, with a solid understanding of full-cycle supply chain management.
Advanced skills in financial modeling and analysis.
Proven experience supporting senior leadership with financial insights.
Familiarity with ERP systems (experience with Oracle ERP is advantageous).
Experience with Business Performance Management systems (IBM COGNOS TM1 experience preferred).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
We are seeking a dedicated Cost Accounting Manager to oversee the management of standard cost systems, manufacturing accounting, and variance reporting
This role involves leading teams, optimizing processes, and enhancing systems to meet corporate financial objectives
The ideal candidate will be proactive in improving and automating procedures while contributing to the company’s financial success.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the monthly manufacturing close process, ensuring accurate recording of all costs, preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciling account balances, and generating reports.
Analyze plant operational costs on a monthly basis to inform financial decisions.
Prepare monthly analysis reports related to manufacturing and oversee related supply chain initiatives.
Facilitate monthly meetings with operations and leadership teams to discuss business growth and key cost insights.
Develop expertise in both produced and purchased goods to ensure accurate cost accounting and support strategic decision-making.
Prepare annual cost-of-sales budgets and manage the standard cost roll process.
Establish and maintain standard product costing.
Review cost estimates for new products to determine pricing strategies.
Collaborate across departments on key projects and cost accounting needs.
Lead the annual audit process related to cost of sales, manufacturing operations, and inventory, providing timely responses and analysis as needed.
Assist with the compilation of information for tax return preparation.
Provide commentary on cost-of-sales variances versus budget.
Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA, CMA, and/or MBA is a plus.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing cost accounting within growing companies, with a solid understanding of full-cycle supply chain management.
Advanced skills in financial modeling and analysis.
Proven experience supporting senior leadership with financial insights.
Familiarity with ERP systems (experience with Oracle ERP is advantageous).
Experience with Business Performance Management systems (IBM COGNOS TM1 experience preferred).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
HR@vaco.com
.Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
