Senior Associate Accounting

Position Summary

Red Cat Holdings is looking to fill an immediate position for a full-time Senior Cost Accountant. Red Cat is a rapidly growing technology company focused on creating worldclass system solutions serving a broad range of applications for design and development of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS drones) for use in defense, public safety, and other government security organizations. This role involves developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. This role will be based out of Teal Drones, a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Cat, facility in Salt Lake City, UT and will report to the Corporate Controller.

• Own and maintain accounting for inventory, cost of goods sold, inventory reserves, variances, and related balance sheet accounts, including preparation and review of journal entries and reconciliations
• Serve as the primary owner of the standard costing environment, including:
  • Maintaining and validating standard costs (materials, labor, and overhead)
  • Explaining purchase price, usage, labor, and manufacturing variance analysis
  • Reviewing standard cost accuracy and recommending updates as needed
• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and FP&A to ensure accurate product costing and inventory transactions
• Review and reconcile inventory subledger to general ledger, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Monitor and account for inventory adjustments, including cycle counts, physical counts, scrap, obsolescence, and excess & slow-moving reserves
• Support month-end and quarter-end close related to inventory and cost accounting, ensuring timely and accurate close
• Prepare inventory and COGS support for external auditors, including cost build-ups, variance explanations, inventory roll forwards, and audit PBC schedules
• Assist with SEC reporting support (10-Q / 10-K) related to inventory, COGS, and cost accounting disclosures
• Draft and maintain accounting memoranda and process documentation related to inventory valuation, standard costing, and manufacturing accounting under U.S. GAAP
• Support the development and enhancement of inventory and cost accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Ensure compliance with SOX / ICFR requirements, including control design, documentation, testing, and remediation
• Assist with system implementations or enhancements (e.g., SAP Business One), particularly related to inventory, BOMs, and costing configurations
• Perform ad hoc cost analyses and support management requests related to margins, pricing, and inventory trends

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 2–4 years of experience in inventory accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing accounting
• Experience in a manufacturing or inventory-intensive environment strongly preferred
• Hands‑on experience operating within an established standard costing environment
• Public accounting (audit) experience and/or experience at a publicly traded company
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, particularly inventory valuation and cost accounting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (variance analysis, pivot tables, lookups)
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to clearly explain cost drivers and variances
• High attention to detail with strong reconciliation and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
• Effective communicator able to partner with cross‑functional teams
• Willingness to work occasional overtime during close, audit, or special projects
• Demonstrated professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive financial information
• Adaptable and effective in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

• Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials…