Cost Accounting Manager / Director

Overview

• Lead cost accounting initiatives, ensuring accurate manufacturing and inventory cost analysis across multiple business units.
• Develop and refine costing models to optimize operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial insights with operational strategies.
• Provide actionable recommendations to enhance cost management and reduce inefficiencies.
• Support month-end close processes and inventory reconciliations to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Travel to manufacturing sites to understand local processes and build relationships.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting exercises related to inventory and COGS.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to cost accounting systems and procedures.
• Work in a remote setting with occasional travel for team meetings and site visits.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform cost and variance analysis for purchasing and manufacturing operations.
• Build and maintain robust costing models from the ground up.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and identify trends, inefficiencies, and outliers.
• Manage inventory controls and related accounting processes.
• Collaborate with operations teams to confirm inventory balances and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in month-end inventory reconciliations and audits to ensure compliance.
• Partner with Finance and Operations teams to support month-end close processes.
• Travel to manufacturing sites to gain firsthand knowledge of processes and build relationships.
• Support automation and standardization of cost reporting across entities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing and inventory costing methods.
• Proven ability to build and optimize cost models from scratch.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems like NetSuite or SAP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% for site visits.
• Experience in the cannabis industry is highly desirable.