Cost Accounting Manager/Controller in Hillsboro, Oregon - #73055 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 73055

Cost Accounting Manager/Controller
Our client is seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Manager/Controller to provide hands-on financial leadership within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, proactive, and collaborative, with the ability to balance detailed accounting responsibilities with broader financial planning and business partnership.

This role is on-site in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Cost Accounting Manager/Controller Responsibilities

• Lead cost accounting activities, including standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, overhead allocation, and product profitability reporting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance reporting to support informed business decisions.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to strengthen inventory accuracy, cost visibility, manufacturing performance, and working capital management.
• Oversee key financial controls and processes, including cash management, A/R, A/P, compliance, audit support, KPI reporting, and finance process improvements.

Cost Accounting Manager/Controller Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or project-based environments.
• Significant experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, month-end close management, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, cash and working capital management, and transactional flows within ERP systems.
• Highly analytical with strong communication skills and the ability to proactively collaborate with finance, operations, supply chain, and organizational leadership.

Compensation: $55-$65/hr. (DOE)

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