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Cost Accounting Manager

NOV

Conroe, TX · Posted July 8, 2026

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PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise plant cost accountants.

Partner with operations management to provide advice and technical assistance with operational processes.

Create reporting and analyses to ensure the financial statements compiled by the facilities are accurate.

Focus on improving current reporting and manufacturing processes.

Presentation of monthly manufacturing performance results.

Review and analysis of monthly actual’s vs plan.

Analyze product costs and variances associated with purchased and manufactured goods.

Review and test the adequacy of the standard costing system.

Perform and Report on results of periodic audits of Inventories (Work in Process, Finished Goods/Raw Materials).

Develop more efficient and accurate manufacturing reporting.

Assist in special assignments as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience

JOB REQUIREMENTS

CPA/CMA Preferred

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills.

High level of dedication to meeting customer requests and required time commitments.

Organization Transformation Experience Preferred

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products.

Experience utilizing ERP systems and have a good understanding of MRP (material resource planning).

Must have experience working with Standard Cost

Aptitude for relating manufacturing activities and processes to financial outcomes.

Proven track record of results and ability to partner with all levels within the organization

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.

Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.

FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).

FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).

FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).

All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.

All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.