Cost Accounting Manager Manufacturing

An innovative, high-growth company in the clean energy manufacturing sector is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager at their offices in Austin, TX. This role will work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, supply chain, and finance to implement cost accounting processes that support both deployed and in-process inventory.

• Design and implement cost accounting systems including standard costing for materials, labor, and overhead.

• Lead configuration of ERP systems related to inventory and production accounting (e.g., BOMs, routings, item master).

• Develop and enforce inventory and cost accounting policies in line with US GAAP.

• Analyze material and production variances to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

• Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain to maintain inventory accuracy and support physical counts.

• Own inventory valuation, reserves, and capitalization rules for tooling and system builds.

• Support deployed system accounting including installations, component swaps, and returns.

• Drive the month-end close process for all inventory-related accounts and reconciliations.

• Educate internal teams on accounting best practices in cost and inventory management.

• Roll up sleeves and contribute hands-on as needed; this is a ground-up, build-and-scale environment.

• 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or complex assembly environment.

• Deep understanding of standard costing, BOMs, routings, and inventory controls.

• Experience building accounting processes from scratch in high-growth or start-up environments.

• Strong ERP skills;
  Odoo experience preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ability to work with large data sets; SQL/BI tools a plus.

• Clear communicator and cross-functional collaborator.

• CPA or CMA designation preferred.

• Previous experience in energy hardware, clean tech, or high-complexity product environments is a strong plus.