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. Being a Cost Accounting Manager gathers historical cost data (materials, labor, depreciation, operating expenses, etc.), to compare budgets with actual expenses. Manages the cost accounting staff to complete projects. Additionally, Cost Accounting Manager requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a Director. The Cost Accounting Manager 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. To be a Cost Accounting Manager typically requires 5 years experience in a related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Breakwater Accounting & Advisory provides outsourced bookkeeping and accounting services to businesses and nonprofit organizations across the US. We are a Women-led company, recognized as a top workplace by the Delaware News Journal for two consecutive years and featured on the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. Our approach combines great people with technology-forward thinking to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
Why Breakwater?
At Breakwater, we offer a flexible, positive, and energetic workplace where teamwork and initiative are highly valued. We provide both full-time and part-time opportunities, allowing for remote or hybrid work options from our Wilmington, DE office. Our culture thrives on positivity and a customer service-oriented focus.
The Role:
In addition to ensuring our clients’ accounting practices are up to date, accurate and efficient, Managers deliver insightful reporting, help identify new client opportunities, mentor junior team members, and provide business advisory for our clients.
This is a remote position. If you are located near our Wilmington, DE office you are welcome to work remotely, hybrid, or onsite.
This is a Part Time position; 25-30 hours per week expected.
Primary Responsibilities of the Role:
Who are You?
A team player and effective problem-solver seeking a long-term fit with a fast growing company that truly values its employees and clients. All of our team members are guided by Breakwater’s Core Principles. We are: proactive, positive, prepared, purposeful, protective, and principled. If these principles resonate with you, too, let’s talk.
Qualifications include:
What would we offer you?
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