Cost Accounting Manager

Cala Health • San Mateo, CA

5d • $155,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cost Accounting Manager will serve as the financial anchor for our manufacturing and supply chain operations. This role will own all aspects of inventory accounting, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), standard costing, and margin analysis. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can bridge the gap between finance and operations, optimize our ERP system, and implement robust financial controls over inventory.

Requirements

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years explicitly focused on cost accounting in a manufacturing environment (Medical Device, Life Sciences, or Hardware experience is highly preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of US GAAP, inventory valuation methods, and standard costing principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and hands-on experience with top-tier ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite).
• Exceptional analytical skills, strong cross-functional communication abilities, and a proven track record of thriving in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, or eligible for work authorization through a sponsorship path that Cala Health is able to support. Sponsorship decisions are made individually based on role, timeline, and cost considerations, and are not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

• Lead month/quarter-end close for inventory and COGS, including journal entries, reconciliations, and executive reporting.
• Manage annual standard cost roll-ups, ERP updates, and monthly manufacturing variance analysis (PPV, labor, overhead, usage) to drive operational insights.
• Calculate and maintain E&O inventory reserves, warranty reserves, and supply chain accruals.
• Oversee physical counts and cycle counting across warehouses and contract manufacturers; design internal controls for SOX compliance and lead auditor requests.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and R&D on margin expansion, cost reductions, and NPI cost/BOM modeling.
• Act as inventory module SME, collaborating with IT to automate workflows and enhance data accuracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager