Cost Accounting Manager

Viavi Solutions•Germantown, MD

About The Position

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers. Cost Accounting Manager (Global Operations / Technical Accounting) Position Summary: We are seeking a Cost Accounting Manager with strong technical accounting expertise to lead inventory and manufacturing accounting activities across multiple teams and sites. This role owns key close deliverables, drives SOX-compliant processes and control execution, and ensures audit-ready financial reporting through strong accounting judgment, documentation, and disciplined execution. This is a highly ownership-driven role. The ideal candidate can operate independently, apply core accounting fundamentals to solve problems, and deliver results in a close environment without requiring heavy direction or micromanagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7–12+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting, cost accounting, inventory accounting, or operations finance
Experience leading teams and reviewing/approving work products (reconciliations, JEs, close support, controls)
Strong understanding of accruals, reconciliations, reserves, cutoff, inventory valuation, and manufacturing cost flows
Proven experience supporting SOX/internal controls and audit requirements

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or CMA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead global cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing accounting activities across multiple teams/sites, ensuring consistent technical accounting application and execution
Own month-end close execution and balance sheet governance, including accruals, reserves, and reconciliations (subledger to GL)
Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, accounting conclusions, and supporting documentation prepared by team members
Drive inventory valuation and cutoff accuracy, including in-transit inventory review and period-end accrual governance
Lead over/under absorption analysis and required reclassification activity
Own and oversee manufacturing variance accounting and analysis, including standard cost adjustments, PPV, expedites/premium freight, and freight/logistics-related variances
Own inventory reserve rollforwards and GL tie-outs, including E&O rollforward and reconciliation to GL
Review and approve cycle count variance investigations and inventory adjustment accounting treatment
Oversee ARM reconciliations, ensure timely completion, and drive issue resolution across the team
Own SOX/internal control execution for the area, including evidence standards, review/approval workflows, and remediation of control gaps
Coordinate and manage audits with external audit firms and Viavi Internal Audit, including walkthroughs, request tracking, and timely delivery of support and control evidence
Lead budgeting execution for assigned areas, partnering with stakeholders to build the plan, manage timelines, and drive accountability
Provide leadership and prioritization for ad hoc operational finance and technical accounting needs
Drive continuous improvement through SOP creation, policy/procedure updates, and standardization of close and control processes