Cost Accounting Manager

Arlo Technologies • Irvine, CA

1d

About The Position

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will own Arlo's cost accounting function end-to-end covering standard costing, inventory reserves, period cost reporting, and management presentations. You will partner closely with the US and International accounting teams, FP&A, Operations, and External Audit, and may have direct report(s). A key focus of the role will be identifying opportunities to streamline and automate manual processes, driving greater efficiency across the function.

Requirements

• Recognized accounting qualification (CPA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing, hardware, or technology company.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory valuation, and reserve calculations under US GAAP.
• Experience operating in a public company or SOX-compliant environment.
• Proficiency in Oracle EBS/OCI and advanced Excel skills; experience with OAS is an advantage.
• Proven ability to take full ownership of complex processes while managing across a global team.
• Strong communicator with the confidence to present to senior stakeholders and partner with US and international based teams.
• A track record of identifying opportunities to streamline and automate manual accounting processes, with the initiative to drive change and improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end standard costing process, including quarterly cost uploads, new SKU administration, and overhead rate reviews.
• Lead the quarterly calculation and reporting of inventory reserves, including Excess & Obsolete, Lower of Cost or Market, Used Inventory, and ODM Excess Materials Liability.
• Prepare and present period cost actuals and forecasts to senior management, including the quarterly Inventory Management and Period Cost Review.
• Partner closely with Operations department to oversee various cost components.
• Provide accounting analysis and insights to such cost components, such as PPV or Tariff/Duty charges.
• Oversee the monthly and quarterly Cost Trial Balance and Standard Margin reconciliations, and post-close cost allocations.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors (Deloitte) on cost accounting and inventory-related controls.
• As needed, provide oversight and day-to-day management to the Cost Accountant, ensuring quality and timeliness across the team's deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement across cost accounting processes, systems, and controls, with a focus on identifying opportunities to streamline and automate manual workflows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed