Cost ManagerAppleOne

AppleOne, a division of the Act-1 Group, is proud to present:

Job Summary

A growing manufacturing, medical technology, and 3D printing organization is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to lead product costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing cost analysis, and related financial reporting. This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity for a hands-on cost accounting professional who understands how products are built, how inventory is valued, and how manufacturing costs impact profitability.

The Cost Manager will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain to improve cost visibility, strengthen financial controls, and identify opportunities to reduce expenses. This role offers strong cross-functional exposure, the ability to influence operational decisions, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on product profitability.

This environment is entrepreneurial, collaborative, fast-paced, and innovation-focused. Candidates can expect supportive leadership, positive teamwork, and opportunities to help improve processes, reporting, and cost management practices across the business.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage standard costing, product cost calculations, cost roll-ups, and inventory valuation for new and existing products.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, materials, production variances, margins, and profitability trends.
- Prepare product profitability reports, monthly cost reports, financial models, and cost projections for leadership.
- Support inventory reconciliations, physical counts, inventory reserves, and analysis of excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory.
- Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Accounting, and Finance to improve cost accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, year-end close, audit support, GAAP compliance, and internal control requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary: $120,000 to $145,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire.
- Location: Los Angeles, CA.
- Work Arrangement: 100% onsite.