Cost Accounting Manager

Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation

. Drive manufacturing cost accounting excellence, operational partnership, and team effectiveness .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeEaton • Ohio • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, and financial reporting. Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, with strong communication and business partnering skills.

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Manufacturing Cost AccountingVariance AnalysisFinancial ModelingAdvanced Excel ProficiencyERP/Accounting Systems

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Hard Skills

Standard CostingCost RollsInventory ValuationOverhead AllocationBudgetingForecastingMonth-End CloseReconciliationsAbsorption MethodologiesFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationBusiness PartneringManaging Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Power BITableauERP SystemsData Visualization Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACMA

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingOperational EnvironmentProcess ImprovementFinancial ReportingCross-Functional Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive manufacturing cost accounting excellence, operational partnership, and team effectiveness
Own the standard costing process, variance analysis, month-end close, and reporting activities
Develop, maintain, and analyze manufacturing overhead rates, cost pools, allocation bases, and absorption methodologies
Analyze purchase price, material usage, labor, overhead, yield, scrap, rework, utilization, absorption, and manufacturing efficiency variances
Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items
Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance analysis
Build and maintain financial models, scenarios, and business cases
Lead or contribute to accounting, finance, and operations projects, process improvements, reporting enhancements, and strategic initiatives
Partner with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance leadership, and cross-functional teams
Develop and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting tools
Coordinate audit, compliance, and management review support
Drive technology-enabled process and system improvements for accounting operations and FP&A

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required
12+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or a blended accounting/FP&A role
Strong foundation in costing, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close
Deep understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, cost rolls, inventory valuation, variance analysis, overhead allocation, and variable and fixed absorption methodologies
Demonstrated ability to support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial analysis
Experience managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with ERP/accounting systems and large datasets
Strong communication and business partnering skills
MBA and/or CMA preferred; these credentials are considered nice to have
Experience in a manufacturing, operational, or fast-paced business environment
Experience supporting cross-functional projects, process improvement initiatives, or systems/reporting enhancements
Experience with financial modeling, dashboarding, and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Prior experience implementing or improving costing frameworks in ERPs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on the first day of employment
Support and empowerment for employees’ lives, careers, and communities
Inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value