Manager - Cost Accounting - Applied Medical

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Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fueled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field.  Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute in a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.

Position Description

As a Cost Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for working within the framework of a team and performing the following activities:

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process for costing and inventory modules, ensuring accuracy of transactions and entries
• Prepare and review inventory and cost accounting journal entries and account reconciliations
• Provide explanations for fluctuation analysis of worldwide gross margins
• Review manufacturing variances and collaborate with operations teams to reduce them
• Generate accurate and timely inventory and costing reports for operations teams
• Analyze standard costs and review standard cost roll-ups for new products and production operations
• Investigate and resolve large variances before finalizing rolling standards
• Collaborate with operations teams to analyze inventory for potential excess and obsolete reserves
• Interact with internal/external auditors and provide analysis and audit schedules
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures
• Provide management oversight to the cost accounting team and offer informal feedback and coaching
• Conduct annual performance reviews for team members

Position Requirements

This position requires the following skills and attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with an emphasis in Accounting
• At least five years of experience using a standard cost model in a manufacturing industry
• At least three years of hands-on management experience, including overseeing and supervising cost accountants
• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing variances, overhead absorption, and standard costs
• Detailed experience with inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) accounts reconciliations and related accounting
• Experience with month-end closing and working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with inventory cycle count process
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, creating Pivot Tables, V-LookUps, data merges, filters, and if statements
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with a variety of other functional areas including operations, material planning, and warehouse teams

Preferred

The following skills and attributes are preferred:

• Experience with Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP)

Benefits

The base compensation range for this role is $100000 - $130000 / year for the position in California. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries in California based on the date of this job posting. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range compensation package during your hiring process. 

Please understand that the compensation range may be modified in the future. Each amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation once such amount is earned and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefit or any other form of compensation may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

The total compensation package for this position may also include [bonuses and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans]. 

Our total reward package also includes the following:

• Training and mentorship with ongoing learning and development courses
• On-campus wellness activities
• Comprehensive medical and dental and vision coverage
• Education reimbursement program
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule

All compensation and benefits are subject to the requirements and restrictions set forth in the applicable plan documents and any written agreements between the parties.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.