Qualifications:Bachelors Degree (Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Related)10+ years experience in Cost AccountingFundamental understanding of general accounting principles and procedures (GAAP)Advanced literacy with Microsoft Office, especially Excel spreadsheets and database functions for tracking, variance analysis and reportingKnowledge of SAP, Oracle or another fully integrated ERP systemPreviously worked within a Manufacturing or Production environmentPrevious Leadership ExperiencePlus Qualifications:Experience previously building a standard cost model from the ground upAdvanced Degree (MBA or related)Experience with SAP S4CPAJob Description:A client of Insight Global's is hiring for a Cost Accounting Manager for a manufacturing client in the Kansas City area. This position will be responsible for building the standard cost model from the ground up. They will be overseeing a team of analysts and will lead the fixed asset accounting team (responsible for managing the financials of operational cost being purchased).Essential Duties:Coordinate and support monthly financial close, cycle counts, and inventory auditsReviews vendor invoices for payments of manufacturing raw materials, including research, correspondence, and follow-up of discrepanciesMonthly reconciliations of vendor statements vs. raw material payablesConduct reviews of accounting of variances (PPV, Inventory, Absorption, etc.) directing improvement plans to the businessMonthly raw material standard vs. actual reconciliation and corresponding variance explanationsVarious general ledger account reconciliations - ensuring accurate financial postingsMaintains, reviews, and communicates cost center expenses in conjunction with FP&A Team, ensuring proper documentation and system entriesAbility to identify issues and work within the finance team and other teams to resolve the issuesAdvanced understanding of how supply chain flow and manufacturing processes interact with the general ledgerManage fixed asset acquisition, capitalization and life cycle activitiesBuild bottom up comprehensive inventory cost roll using standard cost principles.Works closely and collaboratively across multi-department teamsCommunicate effectively with fellow team members and members of other departmentsAbility to use reasoning to solve problems that may ariseUtilize established resources to complete work efficiently and effectivelyTimeliness and accuracy of work is importantSupports Cost Accounting efforts for maintaining JSOX Internal ControlsAssists with maintenance of accounting policies and procedures as they are developed.Assist auditors with any inquiries and samplesOther various administrative support as needed