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About the Role

This role leads and supports the company's cost accounting and inventory functions, playing a key part in month-end close, budgeting, financial reporting, and business decision-making within a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing or R&D environment.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing cost accounting activities, including month-end close, cost maintenance, labor and overhead absorption, inventory management, and freight and duty tracking.
Establish strong working relationships with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to understand business processes, operational drivers, costs, and revenue.
Develop, implement, and improve accounting processes, with an emphasis on change management, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Identify opportunities to improve labor and overhead costs, strengthen cost structures, and increase overall profitability.
Partner with Inventory Control and Internal Audit teams to monitor and improve cycle counting procedures and inventory accuracy.
Perform detailed variance analysis, including purchase price variances, cost revaluations, invoice-to-purchase-order price discrepancies, and work order variances.
Ensure ERP data accuracy through financial analysis, internal audits, and coordination with inventory control, production, and work order processing teams.
Lead ERP process enhancements and support system scalability as business processes and requirements evolve.
Collaborate with Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to identify cost drivers and develop models for budgets, forecasts, and forward-looking business plans.
Partner with FP&A and Engineering to maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and evaluate the financial impact of cost-reduction initiatives.
Maintain process integrity across manufacturing, intercompany, and inventory functions while working with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
Prepare accounting schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external reporting requirements.
Support monthly budget-versus-actual analysis, audits, and internal control compliance.
Build strong relationships with business partners and accounting peers, serving as a trusted resource for financial reporting and operational decision-making.
Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive financial and organizational information.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing and/or R&D environment.
Understanding of manufacturing environments and associated financial processes.
Knowledge of supply chain operations, receiving, inventory flow, production processes, and manufacturing principles.
Ability to analyze detailed ERP transactions and clearly communicate findings to management.
Strong understanding of financial, distribution, and manufacturing systems.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and business judgment skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Effective project management, organization, and time management abilities.
Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities in a complex, high-growth organization.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing business needs and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Collaboration
Change management
ERP systems
Financial analysis
Budgeting
Forecasting
Project management
Organization
Time management

Work Type

Direct Hire

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Salary/Compensations

$140K - $150K