Cost Accounting Manager

Looking for a Cost Accounting Manager reporting into the Director who oversees and manages all things cost accounting, inventory, materials, analysis, etc.

Title:
Cost Accounting Manager

Location:
Canton, MA (1x a week onsite)

Company Info:
Biotechnology/Med Device - Public, nearly $500m+ revenue. Exciting things are happening over there, building out new facility in RI. Adding to staff. Bringing a product back to market & new revenue streams.

Seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to join our Finance Team. This individual will be a key contributor providing high level analysis of product costs, operations and margins. This role will report to the Director of Accounting and Operations. This is a hybrid position and will need to be on-site occasionally at our Canton, MA facility.

How You Will Achieve It:

• Establish and maintain standard costs for all raw materials, WIP and finished goods
• Ensure the accuracy of bills of material for existing and new products
• Research and provide insight on variances including labor, yields, material usage, overhead and absorption
• Develop and evaluate key performance indicators for manufacturing operations and implement product cost dashboards
• Lead cost saving initiatives to improve gross margins
• Assist with the annual budget and quarterly forecasts relating to cost of goods sold and margins
• Work directly with various departments in a consultative role in identifying process improvements and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Collaborate with the finance team on strategic plan updates and offer insights to opportunities and risks with respect to inventory and cost of goods sold
• Reconcile general ledger inventory accounts to perpetual inventory reports on a monthly basis
• Analyze inventory quantities and establish reserves for excess and obsolete items based on production and sales volumes
• Prepare monthly management reports on spending variances, product costs, inventory trends and capacity utilization
• Coordinate with operations to evaluate inventory controls
• Key member of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation team

What You Need to Achieve It:

• Bachelor's Degree required; prefer concentrations in business/finance/accounting. MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience preferably in a standard cost manufacturing environment.
• Ability to adhere to tight reporting deadlines.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP, costing techniques, ERP/MRP systems and inventory controls.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.