Senior Cost Accountant Job at Robert Half, Pleasanton, CA

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  • Robert Half
  • Pleasanton, CA

Job Description

Onsite | Pleasanton, CA (Mon–Thurs, Flex Fridays)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing organization with a long-standing history and strong product heritage. This role plays a critical part in managing and analyzing manufacturing costs, supporting operational decision-making, and driving financial insight across production and supply chain functions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a cost accounting professional who enjoys partnering closely with operations, improving processes, and contributing to profitability through accurate costing and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Analysis & Reporting

  • Track, analyze, and report production costs including raw materials, labor, and overhead
  • Prepare monthly cost reports and present variance analysis to finance and plant leadership
  • Compare standard costs to actuals and clearly explain variances and drivers

Inventory & Product Costing

  • Monitor and reconcile inventory balances (raw materials, WIP, finished goods)
  • Ensure accurate inventory valuation in accordance with GAAP
  • Partner with operations to maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs)

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts for manufacturing costs
  • Provide cost projections and analysis for new products, trials, and process changes

Process Improvement

  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements within production
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce waste and improve margins
  • Support implementation or optimization of ERP and costing systems

Compliance & Controls

  • Maintain strong internal controls related to cost accounting and inventory
  • Support internal and external audits related to manufacturing costs and controls

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5–7 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Food & beverage or consumer goods experience strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory management, and variance analysis
  • ERP experience required (Sage X3 preferred)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • CPA or CMA preferred but not required
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and R&D teams
  • Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Team & Environment

  • Reports directly to the Controller
  • Individual contributor role (no direct reports)
  • Highly collaborative, cross-functional environment
  • Onsite role at corporate headquarters in Pleasanton, CA

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $90,000–$125,000 base salary
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid sick time and employee assistance program

Culture & Values

  • Ownership mindset with clear accountability
  • Bias for action and results-oriented execution
  • Continuous learning and feedback-driven growth
  • Collaborative, trust-based team environment
  • Agile, adaptable, and improvement-focused culture
  • “Work hard, play hard” mentality with flexibility built in

Apply via LinkedIn or reach out directly to learn more.

Job Tags

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