Cost Accounting Manager - Kranz Consulting

Cost Accounting Manager

We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to join an innovative start-up medical device manufacturing company.

The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the cost of goods sold and inventory accounting, developing and maintaining standard costs, and analyzing manufacturing variances, as well as overseeing the manufacturing and inventory modules in the company’s NetSuite ERP system. The position will be responsible for the full cycle cost accounting for every product of the company, including managing all bill of materials (BOMs), working and building relationships with our vendors and contract manufacturers, and supporting/participating/suggesting in cost reduction efforts.

This role reports to the VP of Finance and works closely with manufacturing, supply chain, R&D, and quality teams.

This is an on-site position located in San Jose, CA.

General Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for all aspects of annual standard cost rolls including component cost updates, overhead rates, bill of materials review, and routing maintenance (including labor costs and subcontract processing)
• Ensure the bill of materials (BOMS) and the routings are accurate.
• Perform other month-end close activities including Purchase Price Variances, Yield Variances, and Material Variances
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closings related to manufacturing operations and inventory
• Responsible for gross margin reporting and analysis, standard costs revision, and manufacturing variance reporting
• Convert actual costs into standard costs while maintaining costs in NetSuite
• Provide analysis on cost revaluation to ensure inventory is valued properly
• Prepare journal entries and monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations
• Develop cost models, conduct benchmarking, and margin analysis
• Collaborate with Purchasing team regularly for inventory costs
• Prepare work order close review and reconcile perpetual inventory to the General Ledger. Inventory accounts include raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods and trunk stock. Prepare adjusting entries as needed
• Maintain inventory / COGS related data and system attributes within NetSuite
• Maintain the accuracy of the cost accounting, inventory, and perform monthly reconciliations to the general ledger
• Investigate and provide analysis on all manufacturing variances, including purchase price variance, usage, material and rate variances
• Monitor and analyze operational processes and individual work orders to ensure proper data is captured on time, materials and overhead costs
• Identify operational opportunities and implement best processes and practices
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as required and other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Finance or Accounting required
• Minimum 5-7 years of cost accounting experience; in-depth knowledge of manufacturing accounting.Medical device experience is a plus
• Some knowledge of general accounting
• Startup experience is required
• Experience with NetSuite required, experience with Arena preferred
• Proficient with Excel and MS Office
• Proven record of working successfully with Operations and R&D
• Self-motivated and self-directed; conscientious approach to work assignments
• Enjoys the challenges of multitasking while staying flexible to shift tasks frequently
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate and collaborate with non-accounting professionals
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

This company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.