Senior Inventory and Cost Analyst
$94,000–$122,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Conduct operational financial planning and reporting for cost optimization, month-end close support, and asset-based accounting analysis. Partner with cross-functional leaders to drive standard cost updates, new part setup within the ERP system, and ad-hoc sensitivity analysis. Perform analytics on cost of sales, absorption, and gross margins to ensure timing and accuracy while establishing KPIs and stakeholder communication cadence. Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to align inventory goals, mitigate business and financial risk, and promote continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with internal controls, procedures, and regulatory requirements in a fast-paced, growing environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in cost accounting, operations finance, or related roles
- Experience in standard cost rolls, working with large data sets
- Advanced knowledge of Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, data merges, filters, etc.), Powerpoint
- Strong analytical and communication skills, including comfort presenting to senior stakeholders
- Experience in Sarbanes-Oxley-compliant environment
- Strong understanding and proficiency in U.S. GAAP
- High attention to detail and ability to network with business owners outside of own area of expertise
- Experience supporting the Operations/Manufacturing organization or working with Cost Accounting
- Experience with ERP systems such as QAD or SAP
- Experience with Financial planning tools (e.g., Adaptive a plus)
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Self-motivated and proactive with strong ownership and follow-through
- Healthcare, medical device, and/or public company experience a plus
- Previous experience in ERP implementations or related project management experience
- Experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented, matrixed organization
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with a variety of personnel, both internally and externally, team player
- Actively identify and promote continuous improvement opportunities and share globally
- West Coast candidates preferred to align with senior management time zone presence
- Comfortable operating independently and collaborating cross-functionally in a blended setting (remote and on-site)
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