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San Francisco, California, United States
Onsite
Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.
Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.
Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy
Making electrification upgrades possible
Building more resilient homes with reliable backup
Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid
Span is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to be part of our cost accounting function as we scale hardware manufacturing. This role is central to maintaining accurate product cost data, supporting financial close, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive operational and financial performance. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing accounting expertise, hands-on experience with consignment arrangements, and the business acumen to work fluidly across Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations.
About You
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and accruals
Minimum 3-5 years hands-on experience with contract manufacturing and consignment inventory accounting in a manufacturing or hardware environment.
Must have experience running the accounting close process and managing expectations, communications and deadlines
Must have experience with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux/variance analysis
Direct experience with inventory accounting and the associated controls and reconciliation processes
Experience with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux/variance analysis
Must have a recent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Must have proficiency with NetSuite. Experience with FloQast or Blackline and Boomi is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships and communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance partners
Agile, adaptable, and a fast learner, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Proactive, self-motivated, takes initiative and ability to work with little supervision
Team player with a positive attitude; flexible to adapt to changing needs/priorities.
Bonus Qualifications
Progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or hardware environment
Public accounting experience preferred
CPA preferred
Responsibilities, Duties, and Expectations:
Cost Accounting & Standard Costing
Analyze and report purchase price variance (PPV), manufacturing variance, and overhead absorption variance; investigate root causes and partner with stakeholders to resolve
Maintain bill of materials (BOM) and routing accuracy within the ERP system; coordinate with Engineering and Operations to ensure cost data integrity
Inventory Accounting
Own inventory valuation and reconciliation across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods under GAAP
Coordinate and lead periodic physical inventory counts and cycle counts; investigate and resolve count discrepancies
Monitor and account for inventory reserves, including slow-moving, excess, and obsolete (SLOB) inventory; prepare aging analysis and recommend reserve adjustments
Reconcile inventory balances monthly; ensure accurate cut-off and proper period-end treatment
Support ERP enhancements, process improvements, and system implementations related to inventory and costing
Consignment Accounting
Manage full-cycle consignment accounting for both customer-held and supplier-held inventory arrangements
Maintain consignment inventory schedules, track transfers in and out, and ensure timely and accurate recognition of consignment sales and returns
Develop and enforce internal controls around consignment tracking; perform periodic reconciliations against counterparty records
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Legal to evaluate new consignment agreements and ensure accounting treatment aligns with contract terms and GAAP
Month-End Close & Reporting
Co-manage the close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries for COGS, inventory adjustments, and manufacturing variances
Prepare monthly management reports covering gross margin by product line, cost trends, and variance explanations for Finance leadership
Maintain supporting schedules and documentation to audit-ready standards.
Identify and implement close process improvements to reduce cycle time and improve accuracy
Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner with FP&A on annual budget and quarterly forecast for COGS, manufacturing overhead, and inventory; provide cost inputs and scenario analysis for margin modeling
Work with Supply Chain on supplier cost changes and new product introductions (NPI) cost builds
Collaborate with the broader Accounting team on process improvements, systems enhancements, and policy development
Headquartered in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a ‘make it happen’ approach to addressing complex challenges.
SPAN embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We’re hiring talented individuals who are driven by success and are passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy. If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to consider joining the rapidly growing team at SPAN.
⚡ Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company
⚡ Comprehensive benefits: 100% employee premiums for base plans on medical, dental, vision with options for additional coverage. Parental leave up to twenty four (24) weeks depending on eligibility
⚡ Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit
⚡ Strong focus on team building and company culture: Employee Resource Groups, monthly social events, SPANcakes recognition breakfast, lunch, and learns
⚡ Flexible hours, one holiday per month, and flexible time off
Interested in joining our team? Apply today and we’ll be in touch with the next steps!
