Senior Cost Accounting Manager
$130,000–$194,950 year
On-siteWaltham, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Lead the development and implementation of the global cost accounting strategy for the newly acquired Filtration and Separation Division, establishing future-state roles, governance, and ownership models. Partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and IT teams to integrate costing, inventory accounting, and financial reporting processes across acquired entities and manufacturing sites. Design and implement a robust internal control framework supporting inventory accounting, product costing, and financial reporting, including cycle count governance and statutory audit support. Own global cost accounting and inventory processes, leading annual cost roll activities, inventory revaluation analysis, and monthly CMV calculations. Build and develop a high-performing global cost accounting team while driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation and standardization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and build scalable processes, controls, and organizational structures in a rapidly evolving environment
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire change, influence stakeholders, and drive results across a global organization
- Ability to mentor, coach, and develop direct reports while building a high-performing, collaborative team culture
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex financial and operational information into clear business insights for executive leadership
- Strong business partnering capabilities with experience collaborating across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Internal Audit, and senior leadership teams
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with a continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to balance strategic initiatives with operational execution while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across global teams and navigate diverse cultural and organizational environments
- Must be available for weekend shifts
Desired Qualifications
- CPA, CMA, MBA, or Master's degree preferred
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