Cost Accounting Manager Job Description
The following is a full job description for Cost Accounting Manager. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Cost Accounting Manager along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Cost Accounting Manager is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Plant Controller, Accounting Manager, Accounting Senior Manager, Managerial Accounting Manager, Project Accounting Manager, Cost Accountant II, Cost Accountant III, Cost Accounting Supervisor, Cost Accountant I
Requirements and Responsibilities For Cost Accounting Manager
Ensures that costs for the company's products and services are allocated according to corporate procedures and in compliance financial accounting standards. Oversees the cost control systems, manages and interprets cost audits, and prepares cost accounting reports for presentation to top management. Gathers historical cost data (materials, labor, depreciation, operating expenses, etc.), to compare budgets with actual expenses. Manages the cost accounting staff to complete projects. Requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a Director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met, adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Typically requires 5 years experience in a related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required.
 
Also referred to as: General & Cost Accounting Manager
Similar Jobs:  Plant Controller, Accounting Manager, Accounting Senior Manager, Managerial Accounting Manager, Project Accounting Manager, Cost Accountant II, Cost Accountant III, Cost Accounting Supervisor, Cost Accountant I
Level of Education:  Cost Accounting Manager Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Cost Accounting Manager Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Cost Accounting Manager Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
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MFG NondurableMFG DurableConstructionHealthcareAerospace & Defense0%5%10%15%20%25%
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