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This role owns the core cost accounting processes, including standard costing, product costing, inventory valuation, and the cost accounting components of the month-end close. You will become an expert in our products, their manufacturing processes, and their costs, and ensure accurate, auditable financial reporting of inventory and cost of goods sold.\nYou will work closely with Manufacturing Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Inventory Control to ensure information flows cleanly between our systems and that inventory transactions are recorded and valued correctly. You will define the standards of excellence for cost accounting at Saronic and build processes that scale with the business.\nThis role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning a function end to end, working side by side with production teams, and building resilient, controlled processes in a fast-moving, high-growth manufacturing environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nOwn the standard costing process. Maintain cost accounting standards and standard costs for finished goods and production components in the ERP, including cost roll-ups that incorporate raw material standards from Supply Chain Finance and overhead rates from Manufacturing Finance.\n\nOwn inventory valuation. Own the inventory costing process and the related financial reporting impacts, including capitalization, absorption, and valuation in accordance with GAAP.\n\nOwn the cost accounting close. Own month-end close activities for inventory and cost accounting, including reconciliations, journal entries, reserves, and support schedules, and ensure accurate and timely reporting.\n\nAnalyze variances. Lead analysis of purchase price, usage, labor, overhead, and yield variances and other anomalies, and prepare clear explanations of discrepancies for senior management.\n\nEnsure ERP integrity. Ensure the validity and accuracy of cost data and inventory records across PMS, MES, and ERP systems through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with Inventory Control, Production, and Manufacturing Engineering.\n\nPartner with Manufacturing Finance and Supply Chain Finance. Coordinate on overhead pools and rates, raw material standard costs, and the financial impact of production and sourcing decisions.\n\nPartner with production and operations. Work with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to understand variances, resolve root causes, and improve how inventory transactions flow through the systems.\n\nDefine standards and controls. Define the standards of excellence for cost accounting, and design and implement controls and practices that prevent systemic issues and support audit readiness.\n\nDrive process improvement and automation. Identify and execute improvements across production, cost accounting, and supply chain processes, and streamline and automate complex processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.\n\nSupport decision-making. Prepare financial analysis of manufacturing costs, inventory, and expense information to support leadership decisions.\n\nSupport audits and technical accounting. Support internal and external audits and apply sound technical accounting judgment to inventory and cost accounting matters.\n\nAnticipate risks. Identify risks to cost accuracy and inventory valuation early, mobilize resources to address them, and make decisive calls in ambiguous situations.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n7-9 years of accounting experience, including significant cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment\n\nHands-on experience with standard costing, including cost roll-ups, variance analysis, and inventory valuation\n\nStrong grasp of GAAP and cost accounting principles for inventory and cost of goods sold, and of inventory management practices\n\nExperience owning month-end close activities for inventory and cost accounting\n\nUnderstanding of how data flows between production, manufacturing execution, and ERP systems (e.g., PMS, MES, and ERP)\n\nExtremely strong Excel skills, especially advanced financial modeling and analytical techniques\n\nAbility to streamline and automate complex processes\n\nExcellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail\n\nExcellent communication skills and high confidence in stating professional opinions to cross-functional and senior stakeholders\n\nAbility to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment, prioritize against deadlines, and solve problems as they arise\n\nNetSuite experience (preferred) or other accounting ERP experience\n\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nCPA or CMA\n\nExperience in high-growth, defense, aerospace, shipbuilding, robotics, or deep-tech manufacturing environments\n\nExperience with low-volume, high-complexity, or program-based manufacturing and the transition from prototype to production costing\n\nExperience with overhead absorption and overhead rate methodologies\n\nExperience with standard costing\n\nExperience with government contract costing or cost accounting standards\n\nExperience supporting internal and external audits of inventory and cost accounting\n\nExperience establishing or scaling cost accounting processes and controls\n\nPhysical Demands\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\n\nOccasional standing and walking within the office\n\nManual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment\n\nVisual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports\n\nOccasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies\n\nOccasional lifting and carrying of items up to 20 pounds (e.g., office supplies, packages)\n\nBenefits\nMedical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services. Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents.\n\nDental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care. Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents.\n\nTime Off: Generous PTO and holidays\n\nParental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents\n\nCompetitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses\n\nRetirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match\n\nStock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success\n\nLife and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage\n\nPet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options, including a 24/7 telehealth helpline\n\nAdditional Perks: Free lunch and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office\n\nSaronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees\nIf this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).\nSaronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. 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