Cost Accounting Manager

Saronic Technologies•Austin, TX

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to own core cost accounting processes and support the company’s growth. The role covers standard costing, product costing, inventory valuation, and cost accounting activities in the month-end close. The manager will develop expertise in Saronic’s products, manufacturing processes, and costs, and ensure accurate, auditable financial reporting of inventory and cost of goods sold. The role works closely with Manufacturing Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Inventory Control to ensure information flows correctly across systems and that inventory transactions are accurately recorded and valued. The Cost Accounting Manager will establish cost-accounting standards and build controlled, scalable processes for a fast-growing manufacturing environment. Responsibilities also include analyzing manufacturing costs and inventory to support leadership decisions, improving processes and automation, supporting audits, and identifying risks to cost accuracy and inventory valuation.

Requirements

7–9 years of accounting experience, including significant cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with standard costing, including cost roll-ups, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
Strong grasp of GAAP and cost accounting principles for inventory and cost of goods sold, as well as inventory management practices.
Experience owning month-end close activities for inventory and cost accounting.
Understanding of data flows between production, manufacturing execution, and ERP systems, such as PMS, MES, and ERP.
Extremely strong Excel skills, especially advanced financial modeling and analytical techniques.
Ability to streamline and automate complex processes.
Excellent analytical skills, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and confidence stating professional opinions to cross-functional and senior stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment, prioritize against deadlines, and solve problems as they arise.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Nice To Haves

NetSuite experience or experience with another accounting ERP.
CPA or CMA.
Experience in high-growth, defense, aerospace, shipbuilding, robotics, or deep-tech manufacturing environments.
Experience with low-volume, high-complexity, or program-based manufacturing and the transition from prototype to production costing.
Experience with overhead absorption and overhead rate methodologies.
Experience with standard costing.
Experience with government contract costing or cost accounting standards.
Experience supporting internal and external audits of inventory and cost accounting.
Experience establishing or scaling cost accounting processes and controls.

Responsibilities

Own standard costing, maintaining cost accounting standards and standard costs for finished goods and production components in the ERP, including cost roll-ups incorporating raw material standards and overhead rates.
Own the inventory costing process and related financial reporting impacts, including capitalization, absorption, and valuation in accordance with GAAP.
Own month-end close activities for inventory and cost accounting, including reconciliations, journal entries, reserves, and support schedules, and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Lead analysis of purchase price, usage, labor, overhead, and yield variances and other anomalies, and explain discrepancies to senior management.
Ensure the validity and accuracy of cost data and inventory records across PMS, MES, and ERP systems through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with relevant teams.
Coordinate with Manufacturing Finance and Supply Chain Finance on overhead pools and rates, raw material standard costs, and the financial impact of production and sourcing decisions.
Work with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to understand variances, resolve root causes, and improve inventory transaction flows through systems.
Define cost-accounting standards and implement controls and practices that prevent systemic issues and support audit readiness.
Identify and execute improvements across production, cost accounting, and supply chain processes, including streamlining and automating complex processes.
Prepare financial analysis of manufacturing costs, inventory, and expenses to support leadership decisions.
Support internal and external audits and apply sound technical accounting judgment to inventory and cost accounting matters.
Identify risks to cost accuracy and inventory valuation early, mobilize resources to address them, and make decisions in ambiguous situations.

Benefits

Medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums.
Dental and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the basic-plan premium for employees and 80% of dependent premiums.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Competitive salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
401(k) plan with company match.
Stock options.
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Discounted pet insurance options, including a 24/7 telehealth helpline.
Free lunch and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.