How much does a Cost Accounting Manager make in California? The average Cost Accounting Manager salary in California is $143,467 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $126,227 and $161,237. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Cost Accounting Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cost Accounting Manager Salary $110,532 CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Cost Accounting Manager Salary $126,227 CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Cost Accounting Manager Salary $143,467 CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Cost Accounting Manager Salary $161,237 CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Cost Accounting Manager Salary $177,416 CA April 24, 2024
25% $126,227 10% $110,532 90% $177,416 75% $161,237 $143,467 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Cost Accounting Manager need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Construction Management: Construction management (CM) is a professional service that uses specialized, project management techniques to oversee the planning, design, and construction of a project, from its beginning to its end. The purpose of CM is to control a project's time / delivery, cost and quality—sometimes referred to as a project management triangle or "triple constraints." CM is compatible with all project delivery systems, including design-bid-build, design-build, CM At-Risk and Public Private Partnerships. Professional construction managers may be reserved for lengthy, large-scale, high budget undertakings (commercial real estate, transportation infrastructure, industrial facilities, and military infrastructure), called capital projects.

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Auditing: Auditing refers to the independent examination of financial information of any entity whether profit oriented or not. It is a safeguard measure that prevents corruption.

Analysis 7.37%
Construction Management 2.53%
Auditing 1.32%
Others 88.78%

Job Description for Cost Accounting Manager

Cost Accounting Manager ensures that costs for the company's products and services are allocated according to corporate procedures and in compliance financial accounting standards. Oversees the cost control systems, manages and interprets cost audits, and prepares cost accounting reports for presentation to top management. Being a Cost Accounting Manager gathers historical cost data (materials, labor, depreciation, operating expenses, etc.), to compare budgets with actual expenses. Manages the cost accounting staff to complete projects. Additionally, Cost Accounting Manager requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a Director. The Cost Accounting Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met, adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Cost Accounting Manager typically requires 5 years experience in a related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $137,093 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $139,044 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $143,987 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $136,833 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $133,321 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $141,906 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $137,484 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $129,549 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $158,685 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $158,295 Date Updated April 24, 2024
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