Highlights
A well-established manufacturing organization in the Chillicothe, Ohio area is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to lead cost accounting functions, support financial decision-making, and drive operational profitability. This position offers the opportunity to partner closely with plant leadership and senior management while playing a key role in financial planning, inventory management, and cost control initiatives.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chillicothe, OH |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $100,000–$120,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Cost Accounting Manager
Location: Chillicothe, Ohio Area
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 Base Salary
Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial
About the Opportunity
A well-established manufacturing organization in the Chillicothe, Ohio area is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to lead cost accounting functions, support financial decision-making, and drive operational profitability. This position offers the opportunity to partner closely with plant leadership and senior management while playing a key role in financial planning, inventory management, and cost control initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations
- Analyze product costs, manufacturing variances, labor efficiency, and inventory performance
- Develop and maintain standard costing systems and procedures
- Lead monthly inventory reconciliations and physical inventory processes
- Prepare financial analyses and reports for plant and corporate leadership
- Partner with operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning processes
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
- Assist with audits and internal control initiatives
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
- Prior leadership or management experience preferred
- Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $100,000 - $120,000
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Stable and growing organization with long-term career growth potential
Apply Today
If you are an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in manufacturing cost accounting and are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
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About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
