Cost Accounting Consultant

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and own all cost accounting activities, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis
• Build and implement the company’s cost accounting framework, policies, and procedures from the ground up
• Establish BOMs, product costing structures, and inventory tracking processes
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure accurate cost visibility and reporting
• Design and improve inventory controls, including cycle counts and physical inventory processes
• Oversee and enhance month-end close processes related to inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Evaluate current QuickBooks environment and recommend improvements or system enhancements to support scaling
• Develop reporting and KPIs to provide insights into manufacturing costs, margins, and operational efficiency
• Identify process gaps and implement automation or scalable solutions where appropriate
• Support leadership with financial analysis and decision-making related to cost optimization

Qualifications:

• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with a strong focus on cost accounting
• Proven experience building or significantly enhancing cost accounting functions in manufacturing and semi-conductor environments
• Deep expertise in inventory accounting, standard costing, BOMs, and variance analysis
• Experience working in early-stage or high-growth companies with evolving processes
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks (or similar ERP systems) and ability to assess system limitations
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with operations and supply chain teams
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment
• CPA or equivalent experience preferred