Manager, Cost Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead all activities related to cost accounting, encompassing standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and reporting on the cost of goods sold (COGS).

• Supervise monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing processes tied to manufacturing costs.

• Ensure the precision of inventory accounting, which includes reserves, cycle counts, and physical inventory procedures.

• Examine manufacturing variances (labor, overhead, scrap, yield) and deliver actionable insights to business leaders.

• Assist in product costing, new product introductions (NPI), and continuous cost improvement initiatives.

• Ensure adherence to US GAAP, internal controls (SOX), and corporate accounting policies.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to enhance cost performance and operational efficiency.

• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to inform capacity decisions, capital investments, and process enhancements.

• Drive updates to standard costs and review cost assumptions with site leadership.

• Facilitate budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning activities.

• Identify and implement enhancements in cost accounting workflows and reporting.

• Maintain and improve ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) pertaining to cost accounting.

• Create reporting tools and dashboards to increase the transparency of manufacturing costs.

• Standardize processes across various sites where applicable.

• Manage, develop, and lead a team of cost accountants (typically consisting of 3–8 employees).

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience.

• Budget Forecasting.

• Business Partnerships.

• Compliance with SOX.

• Cost Accounting.

• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems.

• Financial Analysis.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Experience in Inventory Accounting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• People Management skills.

• Performance Management (PM).

• Understanding of Standard Costs.

• Expertise in Variance Analysis.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Life insurance.

• Disability coverage.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Paid time off.

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses.

• Flexible spending or savings accounts.