Cost Accounting Manager
Kbwfinancial
Biddeford, ME · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
KBW is partnered with a long standing client in the Portland, Maine area to identify a Cost Accounting Manager to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to play a key role in overseeing cost accounting operations, providing financial insight into manufacturing performance, and supporting strategic business decisions.
This is a hybrid opportunity with a compensation range of $110,000 - $130,000 DOE.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee cost accounting functions, including standard costing, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and variance analysis.
Analyze manufacturing costs, production variances, labor, overhead, and material expenses to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Maintain and evaluate cost accounting processes to ensure accurate inventory reporting and financial results.
Partner with operations, production, and finance teams to provide insight into manufacturing performance and cost efficiency.
Lead month-end and year-end close activities related to inventory, costing, and manufacturing expenses.
Develop and maintain cost reports, financial analyses, and metrics to support management decision-making.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance cost accounting practices.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Previous experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing cost structures.
Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings to operational partners.
ERP experience and advanced Excel skills preferred.
Prior supervisory or team leadership experience is a plus.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a copy of your resume to Joe Ogeka at jogeka@kbwfinancial.com
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