Skill
Cost Accounting
Finance and Accounting
Cost accounting is a branch of managerial accounting that focuses on capturing, analyzing, and controlling a company's costs of production, including direct materials, labor, and overhead. Cost accountants use methods like standard costing, activity-based costing, and variance analysis to help management set prices, budget, and improve operational efficiency. It differs from financial accounting in that it's used primarily for internal decision-making rather than external reporting.
Cost Accounting in the job market
Last checked September 13, 2026
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Open roles requiring Cost Accounting (14)
Director of Business
Crane Co.
Chandler, AZ
This role leads a product line's commercial and military customer relationships at an aerospace supplier, managing P&L, pricing, and cross-functional teams to drive profitable growth. It suits experienced aerospace business leaders who can balance customer advocacy with financial performance and navigate complex defense contracts.
Listed on Crane Co.’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Value Stream Manager II
Andersen Corporation
Locust Grove, GA · $111,137 – $172,263
This role leads a large, complex manufacturing value stream at a window and door company, driving continuous improvement across procurement, production and delivery while managing safety, quality, customer service, costs and team development. It suits an experienced operations leader comfortable with Lean principles and the detailed accountability of manufacturing environments.
Listed on Andersen Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Lead – Enterprise-wide Business Systems Analysis
AeroVironment
Full-time · Albuquerque, NM · $101,000 – $154,000
This role leads the operational transformation of manufacturing sites during a major ERP system migration, requiring someone with deep defense or aerospace industry experience to bridge business operations and IT strategy. It suits an experienced operations leader who can manage complex system implementations while maintaining compliance with government contracting requirements.
Listed on AeroVironment’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Sr Team Lead Line Lead
The Hershey Company
Robinson, IL
A production line lead at a manufacturing facility who manages hourly workers, drives operational improvements in safety and quality, and executes complex projects with minimal oversight. Suited for someone with manufacturing supervision experience who can lead teams, manage budgets, and solve problems in a fast-paced union environment.
Listed on The Hershey Company’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Controller I- Gainesville, GA
Tyson Foods
Gainesville, GA
This role oversees accounting operations at a food ingredient mill, managing cost systems, financial analysis, and a small accounting team while supporting weekly forecasts and compliance requirements. It suits an accounting professional with manufacturing experience who can bridge mill operations and corporate finance.
Listed on Tyson Foods’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Plant Finance Lead
Moderna
Full-time
This role leads financial operations across Moderna's manufacturing sites in the UK and Canada, combining cost accounting expertise with strategic business partnership to optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing performance. It suits experienced finance professionals with manufacturing background who want to influence operations at a high-growth biotech company.
Listed on Moderna’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Director FP&A
F5
Seattle, WA · $177,600 – $266,400
This role leads financial planning and analysis for F5's technology and operations, with deep focus on subscription business economics, infrastructure costs, and cost management. It suits someone with SaaS or subscription industry experience who can translate complex financial data into strategic guidance for senior leaders.
Listed on F5’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Division Finance Manager
Axiom Space
Houston, TX
This role manages financial planning, reporting, and analysis for multiple aerospace programs at a commercial space company, serving as the finance leader across R&D, government contracts, and capital projects. It suits experienced program finance professionals with aerospace or defense background who can navigate complex regulatory requirements and drive financial discipline across cross-functional teams.
Listed on Axiom Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Staff Accountant, Payments
Comcast
Philadelphia, PA
A Staff Accountant responsible for complex accounting analysis, journal entries, and financial reporting across multiple functions including accounts payable, cost accounting, and general ledger management. This role suits an experienced accountant with Oracle knowledge who can work independently on reconciliations, system development, and financial statement preparation.
Listed on Comcast’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Controller
Dippin' Dots
Carrollton, TX · $120,000
This Controller oversees all financial operations at a manufacturing facility for a major snack food company, managing cost accounting, inventory, budgeting, and financial reporting while partnering with plant leadership to drive continuous improvement. The role suits an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
Listed on Dippin' Dots’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Cost Accounting
Measured from the 14 open roles that name Cost Accounting — not from a curated list.
- Financial Reporting5 roles35.7%
- Lean Manufacturing4 roles28.6%
- Microsoft Excel4 roles28.6%
- GAAP Compliance3 roles21.4%
- Project Management3 roles21.4%
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Roles that use Cost Accounting
Employers hiring for Cost Accounting
10 in total, most open roles first.
- Crane Co.3 roles
- ACAndersen Corporation2 roles
- Comcast2 roles
- AeroVironment1 role
- ASAxiom Space1 role
- DDDippin' Dots1 role
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