Senior Cost Accounting Manager

Job Title: Senior Manager, Cost Accounting

Job Description

The Senior Manager of Cost Accounting serves as a key leader within the Global Accounting team, overseeing all accounting and reporting activities related to inventory, reserves, and transfer pricing across a global manufacturing network. Reporting to the Director of Global Accounting Operations, this role provides strategic and operational leadership, ensures compliance with US GAAP and statutory requirements, and drives process improvements and automation initiatives. The position offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and contribute to the ongoing optimization of global cost and operations accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Global Cost Operations Accounting team to execute all accounting and reporting activities related to inventory, reserves, and transfer pricing for the manufacturing network.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and other statutory reporting requirements in all areas of inventory and cost accounting.
• Partner closely with FP&A, Supply Chain, Corporate Tax, Disbursements, and Information Systems to ensure accurate and complete accounting for inventory, including providing site-level support.
• Collaborate with accounting management to ensure proper application and interpretation of US GAAP and adherence to company accounting policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary contact for Corporate External Reporting, Corporate Audit, External Auditors, and Tax Compliance teams to provide audit support, reporting analysis, and timely responses to inquiries.
• Lead ERP and automation initiatives, including Robotics Process Automation, related to Cost and Operations Accounting, ensuring proper design, documentation, testing, and training of personnel.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of inventory and cost-related financial reports, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with organizational standards.
• Lead and manage a team of 4 to 5 individuals in the Global Cost Operations Accounting group, providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Manage and coordinate the activities of offshore team members supporting cost operations accounting through an outsourced vendor, ensuring effective collaboration and high-quality deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost accounting processes, controls, and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of financial information.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects related to inventory, supply chain, and cost optimization, providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of processes, policies, and controls related to cost and inventory accounting, and support internal and external audit requirements.
• Identify and resolve complex accounting issues in the areas of inventory and cost accounting, leveraging strong technical US GAAP knowledge.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels of the organization through clear written reports, presentations, and verbal updates.
• Work proactively and independently in a fast-paced environment, taking initiative to address issues, implement solutions, and meet deadlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CPA designation strongly preferred for candidates with an accounting background.
• Experience in Big 4 public accounting or a similar audit-focused environment.
• background in cost accounting within large-scale manufacturing or pharmaceutical operations.
• Experience leading or supporting ERP implementations, particularly SAP S/4 HANA, with a focus on cost and operations accounting modules.
• Familiarity with Robotics Process Automation (RPA) and other automation tools used to streamline accounting processes.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise both onshore and offshore teams, including contractors and outsourced resources.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and enhancing internal controls within accounting functions.
• Experience collaborating with FP&A, Supply Chain, Tax, and IT teams on cross-functional initiatives.
• Comfort working with global teams and across different time zones, with sensitivity to cultural differences.

Work Environment

This role operates within a global accounting organization and follows Eastern Time (EST) working hours while offering a remote work arrangement. The Senior Manager leads a core team of 4 to 5 professionals in the Global Cost Operations Accounting group and also manages an offshore team through an outsourced vendor based in Kolkata, India. The environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative, requiring frequent interaction with functions such as FP&A, Supply Chain, Corporate Tax, Disbursements, Information Systems, Corporate External Reporting, and Audit. The position relies heavily on enterprise systems, particularly SAP and S/4 HANA, and utilizes Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for analysis, reporting, and presentations. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, process optimization, and the adoption of automation technologies, including Robotics Process Automation, to enhance efficiency and accuracy in cost and operations accounting.

This is a Contract position based out of Tampa, FL.

The pay range for this position is $53.00 - $90.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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