Cost Accounting Manager – Drive Financial Excellence in High-Growth Manufacturing
Step into a pivotal role where your expertise in cost accounting will shape the future of a fast-evolving organization. As a Cost Accounting Manager, you’ll lead the refinement of cost processes, collaborate across departments, and deliver strategic insights that amplify operational efficiency. This contract-to-hire opportunity offers an engaging hybrid work environment in Mountain View, where your impact will be felt from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and optimize cost accounting workflows within NetSuite, supporting cutting-edge semiconductor and hardware production.
- Establish and oversee standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead, analyzing variances to inform strategic decisions.
- Partner with engineering and operations teams to accurately model costs, understanding project scope, timelines, and resource needs.
- Lead monthly and quarterly forecasting efforts in collaboration with FP&A, ensuring financial alignment.
- Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including inventory reconciliation, cycle counts, and obsolescence reviews.
- Drive continuous improvements to scale cost processes as the business accelerates growth.
- Contribute to non-cost projects as needed, leveraging your cross-functional influence.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field.
- 8+ years of cost accounting experience, with a minimum of 5 years within the semiconductor industry.
- Proven expertise with ERP systems, ideally NetSuite.
- Exceptional analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, capable of managing complex datasets.
Nice to Have Skills
- Experience with financial automation tools and process improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of inventory management, valuation, and obsolescence strategies.
- Strong communication skills to influence cross-departmental teams.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree a plus.
- Extensive experience in manufacturing cost accounting, specifically within high-tech or semiconductor sectors.
Other Requirements
- Hybrid work arrangement (3 days/week onsite in Mountain View).
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt quickly and influence team processes.
Join a forward-thinking team with no current direct competitors, where your expertise can drive significant operational and financial impact in a rapidly scaling environment.
