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The Haulage Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for leading cost accounting, standard cost governance, product cost analysis, and financial support for the Haulage product portfolio. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance leadership to ensure accurate product costing, strengthen cost transparency, support new product development decisions, and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
The position serves as a key finance business partner to the Haulage organization, providing financial insight into standard costs, manufacturing performance, design changes, sourcing decisions, cost reduction initiatives, and margin improvement opportunities. The role also leads efforts to standardize costing processes, reporting metrics, controls, and forecasting capabilities across the North America manufacturing footprint.
Major Responsibilities
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Lead standard cost maintenance, governance, and accuracy for Haulage original equipment and related aftermarket parts in the U.S.
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Own Haulage original equipment standard costs, including support for New Product Development, product changes, and sold-order decisions.
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Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to evaluate the financial impact of design concepts, sourcing strategies, manufacturing decisions, and product cost changes.
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Manage cost estimates for engineering concepts, new product introductions, and modifications to existing Haulage products.
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Lead cross-functional efforts to identify cost drivers, develop cost-out action plans, and support profitability improvement initiatives across the Haulage portfolio.
- Partner with finance and operations teams to standardize cost accounting practices, reporting metrics, policies, forecasting processes, and internal controls.
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Provide financial analytics, operational metrics, and business insights through data visualization, product cost analysis, and management reporting.
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Ensure compliance with accounting policies, SOX requirements, audit expectations, and internal control standards.
Key Responsibilities
Manage Haulage standard costing (master data, BOMs, routings, production versions, info records).
Ensure accurate, timely costing of new materials to support end-to-end operations and reporting.
Own standard cost reviews (monthly estimates, changes, cost driver analysis).
Improve cost accuracy, consistency, transparency, and accounting processes/systems.
Lead cost estimation for NPD, upgrades, and design changes; analyze BOMs, routings, and inputs.
Partner cross-functionally to assess cost impacts and support business cases, pricing, and strategy.
Identify and execute cost reduction and cost-out initiatives with Operations and Supply Chain.
Lead make-vs-buy analysis, evaluating total landed cost and supply chain impacts.
Deliver insights on cost trends, variances, margins, and operational drivers.
Standardize costing, reporting, and forecasting with Accounting and Operations; support integration.
Develop analytics/visualizations to improve cost and performance transparency.
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, SOX controls, and audit requirements; manage auditors.
Identify control gaps, data issues, and risks; drive corrective actions.
Provide accounting guidance and ensure responsible, controlled use of AI and data tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required.
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CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
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Extensive experience in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, operations accounting, or product costing.
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Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing variances, BOMs, routings, labor and overhead rates, and product cost structures.
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SAP experience is strongly preferred.
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Experience supporting manufacturing operations, engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams.
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Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills.
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Ability to lead process improvement, standardization, and cross-functional initiatives.
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Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, audit support, and accounting policy application.
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Strong experience with data visualization, reporting tools, and operational analytics.
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Experience with AI-enabled analytics, automation tools, data visualization, or digital finance transformation preferred.
Leadership Expectations
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The Haulage Cost Accounting Manager is expected to lead with business partnership, ownership, and continuous improvement mindset. This role should challenge existing processes, improve cost transparency, and help the organization make better decisions through accurate financial data and practical business insight.
The successful candidate will be comfortable operating across functions, influencing without direct authority, translating complex cost information into clear business recommendations, and driving standardization across teams, plants, systems, and processes.
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Hiring Range
At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $105,000 - $130,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.
Company Benefits
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
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Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
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401k and/or employee savings programs
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Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
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Employee and family assistance programs
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Disability benefits
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Life insurance
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Employee learning and development programs
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
Company Information
Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.
EEO Statement
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
