Cost Accountant
About The Position
Join a High-Growth Medical Device Manufacturer At Life Science Outsourcing (LSO), we are a trusted partner to leading medical device companies, delivering high-quality, life-saving products in a regulated, fast-paced environment. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a Cost Accountant who can bring financial clarity to our operations and help drive smarter, data-informed decisions across the business. If you thrive at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy, and enjoy turning data into actionable insights, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–7 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing
- Experience in medical device, life sciences, or regulated environments preferred
- Strong expertise in: Standard costing, Variance analysis, Inventory accounting, COGS and margin analysis
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
- Comfortable partnering cross-functionally with Operations & Supply Chain
- Able to translate financial data into clear business insights
- Continuous improvement mindset with interest in automation and AI-driven efficiency
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain standard costing models (labor, materials, overhead)
- Analyze manufacturing variances and provide actionable recommendations
- Support month-end close activities (inventory, COGS, production reporting)
- Deliver margin and profitability analysis by product, customer, and program
- Collaborate with Operations to ensure accurate BOMs and routings
- Support cycle counts and physical inventory processes
- Analyze inventory trends (turns, excess, obsolescence)
- Ensure compliance with inventory controls in a regulated (FDA/ISO) environment
- Partner with Sales and Program teams on quoting and pricing strategies
- Evaluate financial impact of new product introductions (NPI)
- Identify cost drivers and cost reduction opportunities
- Improve cost accounting processes and internal controls
- Support ERP system enhancements and optimization
- Help build KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools for operational efficiency
- Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal policies
- Support internal/external audits and documentation
- Maintain strong internal controls aligned with best practices
Benefits
- Work in a mission-driven industry supporting life-saving technologies
- Be a strategic partner to leadership, not just a back-office function
- Opportunity to influence cost structure, pricing, and profitability
- Exposure to high-growth operations and executive decision-making
- Collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
