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Cost Accounting Manager
- Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Linden, IN)
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Description We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Cost Accounting Manager to join our team in Linden, Indiana. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining cost accounting systems to support strategic decision-making and ensure financial efficiency. Your expertise will drive insightful analysis, operational improvements, and long-term financial success for our organization.
Responsibilities:
• Design and implement activity-based costing systems to accurately allocate expenses and support business planning.
• Analyze financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and address potential risks.
• Provide detailed financial reports, including variance analyses and performance metrics, to guide decision-making.
• Collaborate with various departments to evaluate accounting metrics, budgets, and financial processes.
• Develop sustainable systems to enhance operational efficiency and ensure optimal outcomes for ongoing business activities.
• Prepare dashboards and key performance indicators to reflect the organization's financial health.
• Offer strategic financial guidance to leadership to support long-term business objectives.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of internal and external audits to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage month-end close processes and ensure the accuracy of financial statements. Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. CPA or CPA candidate required.
• A minimum of five years of experience in managerial accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in activity-based costing (ABC) and manufacturing cost accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly.
• Experience with month-end close activities and variance analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and propose effective solutions.
• Consulting experience is preferred but not required.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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