Cost Accounting Manager

Our client, an established and innovative publicly traded manufacturing organization, is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to join their accounting team in Alameda, CA. This is a high-visibility individual contributor leadership role reporting directly to the Director of Cost Accounting. This position offers the opportunity to partner cross-functionally across Accounting, FP&A, Operations, and Supply Chain while driving critical cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and actively participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses related to inventory and cost accounting
• Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
• Perform detailed balance sheet and income statement flux analyses and provide management reporting commentary
• Reconcile inventory between book and perpetual systems
• Partner with FP&A, Operations, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate inventory and COGS reporting
• Drive process improvements related to inventory accounting, cost accounting, and reporting procedures
• Support accounting projects, system enhancements, and operational initiatives
• Coordinate external audit requests and provide PBC documentation
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal accounting policies
• Train and mentor accounting team members while promoting continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Required Skills

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience with a Bachelor's degree OR 5+ years with a Master's degree or MBA
• Strong cost accounting and inventory accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, financial analysis, and audit activities
• Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP system experience
• Ability to work onsite five days per week in Alameda, CA

Preferred Skills

• Experience within:
• Semiconductor manufacturing
• Hardware or electronics manufacturing
• Consumer products manufacturing
• Biotechnology or life sciences manufacturing
• CPA preferred but not required
• Public accounting Audit Managers with a strong manufacturing client portfolio are encouraged to apply
• The company offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:
• 401(k) plan with generous company contributions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Long-term incentive programs
• Annual discretionary bonus program

Location: Alameda, CA

Schedule: 100% Onsite (5 days/week)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers