Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Talent Company, Inc.
Job overview
The Cost Accounting & Budget Manager role at Talent Company, Inc. focuses on rebuilding and leading the cost accounting systems across multiple business units to drive accurate budgeting and financial decision-making.
Responsibilities and impact
The manager will rebuild cost structures, validate BOMs and labor standards, calculate labor and overhead rates, perform variance analysis, and serve as a liaison between finance and operations while preparing for an ERP transition.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have experience rebuilding cost systems, strong analytical skills to question and validate data, and the ability to work cross-functionally with finance and operations teams.
Work environment and culture
The role suits someone who thrives in complex, dynamic environments and values partnership with business units over being a back-office resource.
Unique job features
This role involves leading a major transformation in cost accounting systems and working closely on a significant ERP system transition, offering a unique opportunity to impact foundational financial processes.
Company overview
Talent Company, Inc. is a premier executive search firm specializing in recruitment for accounting, finance, human resources, and C-suite positions. The company focuses on supporting disruptive and innovative organizations by providing professional recruitment services and building employee referral cultures. Founded and led by Theresa Nordstrom, who serves as the Chief Talent Officer, Talent Company, Inc. aims to empower hiring leaders and transform recruitment processes. The firm operates with a mission to help candidates and employers stand out in the competitive job market, offering services that include executive search and talent acquisition leadership.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in rebuilding cost accounting systems from scratch, emphasizing your ability to handle complex, fragmented data environments and lead cross-functional transformation.
Focus on showcasing skills in validating and repairing BOMs, routings, and labor standards, as well as your expertise in labor and overhead rate calculations and variance analysis.
Apply through multiple channels including Talent Company, Inc.'s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Cost Accounting & Budget Manager role.
Connect with finance and operations professionals at Talent Company, Inc. on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent ERP transitions the company is undertaking or asking about their approach to cost structure rebuilds.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'cost structure rebuild,' 'variance analysis,' 'BOM validation,' 'labor standards,' 'ERP transition,' and 'cross-functional leadership' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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