Job Details

Cost Accounting Manager (99% Remote)
Location: Remote (Monthly onsite required in Winona, MN)
Employment Type: FullTime, Direct Hire
Industry: Manufacturing
About the Opportunity
A wellestablished manufacturer is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to lead cost accounting, inventory, WIP, and monthend close activities. This organization is in growth mode, investing heavily in modernization and process optimization. They are looking for someone who can bring structure, efficiency, and fresh ideas to a handson cost accounting function.

This role is remote, with onsite presence required only during monthend close near Winona, MN.

If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves in a fastmoving environment and making meaningful process improvements, this is a fantastic opportunity.
What You'll Do

• Lead cost accounting processes including inventory valuation, WIP tracking, product costing, and job costing
• Manage monthend close activities, with heavy involvement on Days 1-2
• Review and reconcile raw materials, finished goods, and overhead allocations
• Analyze variances and provide clear, actionable insights to leadership
• Partner closely with operations and finance to ensure accurate and timely financial data
• Maintain and improve ERP data (Microsoft Navision and AS400 strongly preferred)
• Document processes and support transition of work as needed
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, or improve reporting and workflows

• 5+ years of cost accounting experience (senior cost accountant level or above)
• Background in manufacturing or distribution required
• Experience with Microsoft Navision and/or AS400 is a significant plus
• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

• Remote flexibility - onsite only during monthend activities
• High visibility with leadership and crossfunctional teams
• Ability to modernize a function with many manual processes today
• Stable business with longterm growth plans
• Opportunity to influence process, controls, and automation
• Strong bonus potential, 10-15%