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Job Summary
The Manager, Cost Accounting is responsible for leading all cost accounting and inventory
accounting functions supporting ADTRAN's global manufacturing operations. This position
oversees standard costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing cost analysis, reserves
management, and financial close activities while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX
requirements, and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory and cost accounting close processes.
• Maintain and enhance standard cost systems.
• Analyze manufacturing, labor, purchase price, and overhead variances.
• Oversee inventory valuation, reserve calculations, cycle count adjustments, and warranty
accruals.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet analyses.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning activities.
• Develop executive reporting related to margins, inventory metrics, and manufacturing
performance.
• Support audits and ensure SOX compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and cost accounting staff.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing operations, and U.S.
GAAP.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing operations and global supply chains.
• ERP proficiency and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
• CPA and/or CMA certification.
• Experience in telecommunications, electronics manufacturing, or technology hardware industries.
• Experience with global manufacturing operations and multi-site inventory management.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and process automation.
• Prior leadership experience.
Skills & Competencies
• Cost Accounting & Standard Costing
• Manufacturing Finance
• Inventory Accounting & Controls
• Variance Analysis & Margin Management
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• ERP Systems & Process Optimization
• SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
• Leadership & Team Development
• Strategic Business Partnership
• Data Analytics & Financial Modeling
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Executive Communication
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience in manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing operations, and U.S. GAAP
- Experience supporting complex manufacturing operations and global supply chains
- ERP proficiency and advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- CPA and/or CMA certification
- Experience in telecommunications, electronics manufacturing, or technology hardware industries
- Experience with global manufacturing operations and multi-site inventory management
- Knowledge of SOX compliance and process automation
- Prior leadership experience
ADTRAN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ADTRAN and has not been reviewed or approved by ADTRAN.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests health insurance is solid, with medical, dental, and vision coverage viewed favorably. Company-paid short-term disability and access to on-site medical services at some locations reinforce the perception of strong healthcare support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests the 2024 shift to flexible/unlimited PTO has been well received and is complemented by paid holidays and sick leave. Volunteer time off adds to the overall time-away options.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests on-site clinics, fitness centers, cafeterias, and tuition assistance add meaningful day-to-day value. An Employee Assistance Program and optional add-ons further expand lifestyle support.
ADTRAN Insights
What We Do
ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN) is defining the future network with innovative next-generation solutions that enable telecommunication service providers to deliver voice, data and video services to homes and businesses. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. ADTRAN was founded in 1985 in Huntsville, AL. The corporate headquarters remains in Huntsville with additional R&D centers in Germany and India and sales offices located throughout the world. Innovation has been at the heart of the company since its inception and is recognized through our large portfolio of patents that is more than 700 strong. Our employees, more than 2,000 strong, come to work each day searching for ways to bring the world together through improved communication. We seek the best and brightest minds that bring integrity, a spirit of entrepreneurism, creative problem solving, and a passion for their work.
