Inventory & Cost Accounting Manager

Overview

This role involves inventory and cost accounting leadership, including stewardship of cost accounting processes, ownership of inventory transactions, and analysis of cost-related performance measures as they relate to cost of revenue. The position also supports research and oversight of inventory transactions and partners with cross-functional teams to transition and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in the manufacturing process from raw material through finished goods and cost of sales.
• Perform monthly analytics for cost of sales, absorption, PPV, and other metrics to ensure timing and accuracy of standards and gross margins.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of product cost data and assist with close activities as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze cost accounting data and provide insights to drive business decisions.
• Lead a matrixed team of accountants in a global organization, including delegating process improvement projects, documentation, ad hoc analysis, and support during close by reviewing and approving month-end close journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including administration/maintenance of protected health information.
• Establish inventory policies and processes and continuously improve inventory management practices.
• Assist the cost accounting and manufacturing teams with setup of manufacturing bill of materials (BOMs) and routings; assist supply chain with material master setup of purchased parts.
• Identify tasks and deliverables for implementation and support creation, coordination, and execution of those tasks.
• In collaboration with the broader Cost Accounting/Operations FP&A team, establish KPIs, timelines, and cadence for ongoing communications to stakeholders.
• Coordinate and create training for other finance, accounting, manufacturing, and procurement teams as necessary.
• Lead the annual standards-setting process, including supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering update support and cost rollups to support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP); set standard costs in the ERP system.
• Maintain updates to materials via MasterControl requests and update materials in QAD/ERP system accordingly.
• Assist FP&A with product cost information and modeling for forecast refreshes.
• Support audit and ad hoc cost accounting requests.

Project Responsibilities (ERP Implementation)

• Provide data conversion support (gathering, cleansing, etc.) and testing support.
• Assess current financial policies, procedures, and systems; assist the Senior Manager with creating the workflow to be used with the new ERP system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of accounting or finance experience; 5+ years of cost accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, data merges, filters).
• Experience in a Sarbanes-Oxley-compliant environment.
• Strong understanding and proficiency in U.S. GAAP.
• Willingness to work flexible or extended hours during month-end close to support an international team of accountants based in the Philippines.
• Experience with tight deadlines and responsibility for accuracy and timeliness for work performed or reviewed.
• Experience managing and leading a team.
• High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to work on multiple projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and proven ability to work with limited supervision.
• Advanced experience using in-depth professional knowledge to develop, resolve complex models and procedures; provides creative, effective solutions and understands interrelationships across disciplines.
• Ability to work on complex issues requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors; determines methods and procedures on new assignments and exercises judgment selecting methods and evaluation criteria.
• Ability to network with key contacts outside own area of expertise and adapt communication style to deliver messages that relate to the wider organization.
• Frequently advises others on complex matters; may be accountable through team for delivery of tactical business targets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of multinational ERP; SAP and/or QAD is a plus.
• Previous experience in ERP implementations or related project management experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented, matrixed organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work with a variety of personnel internally and externally.
• Eagerness to learn and take on challenges in a rapidly growing, dynamic environment; must be a team player.
• Strategic thinking with an emphasis on relationship management and communication at all levels within an organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay range: $115,000.00 - $149,000.00
• Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

Location

• Remote - US

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process, including those who may have difficulty using an online system.