Manager, Cost Accounting

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Own all manufacturing cost accounting activities, including month-end close, inventory accounting, cost maintenance, labor and overhead absorption, and related account reconciliations
Develop and maintain effective cost accounting processes, policies, controls, and documentation to support accurate and timely financial reporting
Perform and communicate manufacturing cost and variance analyses, including purchase price, material usage, labor, overhead, work order, cost revaluation, and invoice-to-PO variances
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to develop a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory flows, cost drivers, and operational performance
Partner with Operations and Finance to evaluate labor and overhead rates, absorption, utilization, and other manufacturing cost drivers
Work closely with the inventory and operations teams to monitor and improve cycle count processes, physical inventory procedures, and overall inventory accuracy
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of cost and inventory information within the ERP system through detailed analysis and coordination with inventory, purchasing, receiving, production, and work order processes
Identify and lead improvements to cost accounting and ERP processes as the Company’s manufacturing operations and reporting requirements continue to scale
Partner with Engineering and Operations to support the accuracy of bills of material, routings, work orders, and other inputs impacting product costs
Collaborate with FP&A to identify key cost drivers and provide cost accounting data and analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning
Provide financial analysis and insights to support cost reduction initiatives, sourcing decisions, manufacturing efficiency, and other operational decision-making
Support the design and execution of internal controls over inventory and cost accounting
Support financial statement audits and other compliance activities related to inventory, manufacturing costs, and cost accounting
Support and develop members of the Accounting team involved in cost and inventory accounting activities 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, or manufacturing accounting

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP applicable to inventory and manufacturing cost accounting
Experience working with ERP systems and analyzing detailed transactional and operational data
Experience with physical inventories, cycle counts, inventory reserves, and inventory-related internal controls
Experience developing and maintaining labor and manufacturing overhead rates, allocation methodologies, and cost pools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

Experience within aerospace & defense, automotive, industrial manufacturing, or another complex manufacturing environment
Experience establishing or improving cost accounting processes in a growing or evolving manufacturing organization
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and operational cost analysis
Experience implementing, enhancing, or scaling ERP cost accounting and inventory functionality
Experience managing or developing accounting team members
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification is a plus 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use a computer to complete assignments
• Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone, and via telepresence
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time