Cost Accounting Manager

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Arvada, CO, USA
In-Office
120K-150K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Security • Energy • Industrial
The Role
Leads the cost accounting function for Honeywell’s Process Technologies business. Responsibilities include managing the cost accounting team, ensuring accurate reporting, developing accounting policies and controls, analyzing cost variances and trends, supporting budgeting and forecasting, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic financial insights. The role collaborates with finance, operations, and supply chain teams to improve cost control, financial accuracy, and operational efficiency.
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When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.


Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries. 


As a Cost Accounting Manager here at Honeywell, you will lead and manage the cost accounting function within the Process Technologies business. You will be responsible for overseeing cost accounting processes, analyzing cost data, and providing financial insights to support business decisions. Your expertise will help optimize cost control, improve financial accuracy, and drive operational efficiency.


You will report directly to our finance leadership and you’ll work out of our Arvada, CO location on an on-site work schedule.


In this role, you will impact the financial performance and cost management of the Process Technologies division, contributing to strategic decision-making and operational excellence.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and manage the cost accounting team to ensure accurate and timely cost reporting and analysis.
  • Develop and implement cost accounting policies, procedures, and controls aligned with business objectives.
  • Analyze cost variances and trends to provide actionable insights and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, operations, and supply chain to optimize cost management and improve financial performance.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls related to cost accounting.

WE VALUE
•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
•    Experience in the process technologies or industrial manufacturing sectors.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
•    Ability to work collaboratively across functions and influence stakeholders.
•    Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in cost accounting or related financial roles, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, cost control methodologies, and financial analysis techniques.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems relevant to cost accounting functions.
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in a manufacturing or process technology environment.
  • Ability to analyze complex cost data and provide strategic financial insights to support business decisions.

The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, geographic location, and business needs. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for annual incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, subject to applicable plan terms and company policies.
 

This position is incentive plan eligible.


Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.


ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.


THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Process Technology (PT) provides innovative solutions that help organizations manage their environmental impact and ensure workplace safety. We focus on delivering advanced technologies and services that enable our customers to comply with regulations, reduce risks, and improve operational efficiency. Our commitment to sustainability and safety is reflected in our comprehensive portfolio of products and services designed to meet the evolving needs of our clients. To learn more, please visit click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/solutions/environmental-safety).


BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)


The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: August 21, 2026


Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. 
 

About UsHoneywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in cost accounting or related financial roles
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, cost control methodologies, and financial analysis techniques
  • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems relevant to cost accounting functions
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in a manufacturing or process technology environment
  • Ability to analyze complex cost data and provide strategic financial insights
  • Experience in process technologies or industrial manufacturing sectors
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders
  • Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization
  • Must be a U.S. person under applicable U.S. export control laws

Honeywell Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Honeywell and has not been reviewed or approved by Honeywell.

  • Retirement Support Retirement plans feature a notably strong company 401(k) match with vesting after three years, enhancing long-term savings security. Additional tax-advantaged accounts and company contributions for eligible earners further strengthen financial preparedness.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off policies include flexible or unlimited vacation for many salaried roles and a broad observed-holiday schedule, providing manager-approved flexibility. This structure supports rest and work-life balance across varied needs.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave offers paid time for birth, adoption, or foster care that can be taken consecutively or intermittently. The design enables practical flexibility in how family leave is used.

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