Cost Accounting Manager

At Standard Hospitality Group, we create memorable dining experiences through our brands Yabu, Ippudo, Elephant Grounds, and Kiwami. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to strengthen our finance team and drive profitability through effective cost control and inventory management.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

• Lead cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analysis across restaurant brands and commissary operations.
• Oversee standard costing, recipe costing, and menu profitability.
• Monitor food, beverage, and packaging costs while identifying opportunities for savings.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Commissary, and Culinary teams to improve cost efficiency.
• Develop dashboards and reports to support business decisions.
• Drive process improvements, ERP optimization, and internal controls.
• Lead and develop a team of cost accountants and analysts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or Finance (CPA is an advantage).
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in Cost Accounting.
• Experience in restaurant, food manufacturing, FMCG, or commissary operations.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, food costing, and variance analysis.
• Experience using ERP systems preferably SAP.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.