Corporate Cost Accounting Senior Manager

Corporate Cost Accounting Senior Manager 

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Corporate Cost Accounting Senior Manager to lead our corporate cost accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting and inventory management, with experience implementing cost accounting and inventory modules in ERP systems, preferably Oracle. This role requires a visionary leader who can dive into the details while also building and executing a strategic vision for the department.  This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of an emerging growth company while leveraging your expertise in inventory and cost accounting within a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Lead the inventory and cost accounting functions, overseeing the accurate and timely recording of manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, and cost allocations in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Establish and maintain costing methodologies for products and production processes.
• Ensure accurate valuation of inventory, including raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods (FG), applying appropriate cost methods (e.g., FIFO, LIFO, weighted average) and conducting periodic inventory reconciliations.
• Implement and manage the inventory and cost accounting modules within our ERP system (Oracle Fusion).
• Perform regular variance analysis to evaluate actual costs, investigating and explaining variances to management and operational teams.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing cost-related insights and analysis to support external reporting requirements and audit activities.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts for manufacturing costs, providing input on cost assumptions, trends, and projections.
• Develop and maintain corporate cost accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls over cost accounting processes, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements, and facilitating audit readiness.
• Partner with procurement, production, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment of cost accounting activities with broader business objectives and operational initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to streamline and automate cost accounting processes, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in cost accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience implementing inventory and cost accounting modules in ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex accounting concepts to non-accounting colleagues.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.