Cost Accountant

Overview

An organization operating across five states under a multi-entity structure is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant. This role serves as the technical expert in costing and inventory accounting within a complex, regulated, and high-growth environment. The position requires hands-on involvement and the ability to communicate effectively with executives and manufacturing teams nationwide. It offers a career path into senior cost accounting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or operational finance leadership as the business expands.

This is a remote position supporting business hours in the Eastern and Central Time Zones, with occasional travel to various company sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage the perpetual inventory system within the ERP, ensuring accurate costing of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.
• Prepare routine and ad-hoc reports on inventory, costing, operational, and financial metrics for diverse stakeholders.
• Analyze data to identify and recommend improvements in costing and operational processes.
• Calculate, propose, and monitor standard costs for absorption accounting.
• Monitor variances arising from receiving, production, and other sources; correct issues and implement preventive measures to reduce future variances.
• Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive desktop procedures and standard operating procedures related to financial reporting and operational processes.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and reconciliations.
• Collaborate frequently with operational, financial, commercial, and other teams.
• Communicate with external auditors and regulatory agencies regarding costing and inventory matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of cost accounting under US GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems.
• Experience with intercompany accounting.
• Willingness to travel to company sites approximately 5-10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification.
• Experience in the cannabis industry or other highly regulated, multi-entity/multi-state industries.
• Familiarity with Acumatica or similar ERP platforms.
• Knowledge of IRC §280E and its impact on cost accounting methods.
• Experience with the Datarails reporting platform.

Location

Remote position supporting Eastern and Central Time Zone business hours, with travel to company sites as needed (5-10%).