Cost Accounting Manager
$110,000–$137,000 year
On-siteBurlington, Massachusetts, United States or Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Own inventory and cost accounting activities for the Stores Group, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Support monthly and quarterly close by preparing and reviewing cost-related journal entries, inventory reserves, reconciliations, and flux analysis. Analyze manufacturing variances and partner with operations to identify root causes and improvement opportunities. Manage standard cost data, lead the annual standard cost-setting process, and drive excess and obsolete inventory analysis. Support physical inventory counts and liaise with internal and external auditors to perform inventory controls and provide appropriate audit evidence. Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls and streamline close activities. This onsite role in Burlington, MA, requires 4+ days per week and reports to the Director of Finance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 7+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, or manufacturing finance
- Strong understanding of cost accounting and inventory concepts under U.S. GAAP, including standard costing and variance analysis
- Experience supporting physical inventory counts, E&O reserves, and SOX-compliant controls
- Advanced Excel skills (analysis, modeling, complex formulas)
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to partner effectively across finance and operations
- Onsite role in Burlington, MA, 4+ days per week
- Onsite role in Billerica, MA
- Onsite role in Springfield, MO
- Onsite role in Manchester, UK
Desired Qualifications
- MBA, CMA, or CPA
- Oracle experience
- Ability to clearly explain cost drivers, variances, and risks to finance and operations leaders
- Hands-on, 'roll-up-your-sleeves' approach
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