Sr. Cost & Operations Manager

Sr. Cost & Operations Manager

Apply for the Sr. Cost & Operations Manager role at Carbon Robotics
.

Base pay range: $/yr – $/yr.

The Carbon Robotics Laser Weeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub‑millimeter accuracy – all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs.

Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting‑edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the Laser Weeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control.

With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures, Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital
, Carbon Robotics is driving innovation.

As a no‑nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers.

Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real‑world decisions.

Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together.

• Maintain and update standard cost models across all production and assembly locations
• Analyze and reconcile inventory across multiple sites, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Monitor and report on purchase price variance (PPV), manufacturing variances, and production efficiency
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and field operations teams to track cost drivers and identify opportunities for improvement
• Lead monthly cost and inventory close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting
• Analyze and explain manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead) and support resolution of root causes
• Conduct monthly and quarterly inventory analysis, physical counts, and cycle count programs
• Prepare cost roll‑ups for new products and engineering changes
• Ensure accurate recording and allocation of labor, overhead, and materials
• Support audits, both internal and external, by providing necessary documentation related to inventory and cost accounting
• Develop and maintain internal controls around inventory and costing processes
• Assist with budget preparation and forecast updates related to cost of goods sold and inventory
• Continuously improve costing methodologies and reporting tools
• Assist with implementation and optimization of ERP costing and manufacturing modules

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory control
• Experience working with Net Suite (ERP), Arena (PLM), Tulip (MES)
• Proficient in Excel and financial modeling
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and locations
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification is a plus

Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems. Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do. Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion‑dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag‑Tech industry.

For our full‑time US‑based employees, we offer competitive salaries, pre‑IPO stock options, and generous benefits.

• Competitive salaries
• Pre‑IPO Stock Options
• Generous benefits:
  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
  • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
  • Virtual Care – Doctor on Demand
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health HRA
  • Restricted Healthcare Travel support
  • Menopause Support
  • Life Insurance Long‑Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pe…