Description Cost Accounting Manager Location: Greater Hartford area Position Type: Full Time/Permanent Position Recruiter Contact: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf Reference: SF0013286816 About the Role An exciting opportunity for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to take ownership of cost and inventory accounting within a growing organization. This role is highly visible, working closely with the Controller, and offers the chance to shape processes, lead new product cost initiatives, and eventually build a team. Key Responsibilities + Lead cost accounting functions, including product costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation. + Drive month-end close activities and provide cost of goods sold and inventory reporting. + Enhance ERP cost accounting processes, focusing on automation and scalability. + Support the transition to a standard cost system and new product line setup. + Partner with operations and supply chain to monitor costs, track savings initiatives, and improve efficiencies. + Provide cost insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. Why You’ll Love It + Work side-by-side with the Controller with clear growth opportunities. + Play a key role in shaping cost accounting processes and systems. + Future leadership potential, including the ability to hire and manage staff. + Collaborative, engaging culture with leadership that values transparency. + Strong backing from a parent company and investors, fueling expansion and long-term stability. Requirements: + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CMA/CPA/MBA a plus. + 8+ years of progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing setting. + Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory control. + ERP system expertise (Oracle JD Edwards preferred) and advanced Excel skills. If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013286816. All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission. Requirements Requirements: + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CMA/CPA/MBA a plus. + 8+ years of progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing setting. + Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory control. + ERP system expertise (Oracle JD Edwards preferred) and advanced Excel skills. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .