• Director of Cost Accounting

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Austin, TX)


    Description

    Role Overview

     

    As the Cost Accounting Director, you’ll lead the development of cost accounting strategies and systems that drive operational efficiency and profitability. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll collaborate across departments, implement best practices, and ensure accurate cost visibility for informed decision-making.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Establish and optimize cost accounting frameworks, policies, and controls.

    + Oversee inventory valuation, standard costing, and margin analysis.

    + Partner with operations and finance teams to deliver actionable cost insights.

    + Lead variance analysis and provide recommendations to improve performance.

    + Build and mentor a team to support the company’s rapid growth.

    + Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost transparency.

    Requirements

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA strongly preferred.

    + Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in cost accounting, including leadership responsibilities.

    + Demonstrated success in building or transforming cost accounting processes.

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

    + Background in manufacturing or production environments is highly desirable.

    •Why You’ll Love This Role

    + Join a high-growth company where your contributions will shape the future.

    + Opportunity to design and implement processes from scratch.

    + Collaborative, innovative culture that values your expertise.

     

    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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