Cost Analyst

Emerald Cloud Lab

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Emerald Cloud Laboratory (ECL) enables life scientists to move out of the lab, and to conduct research entirely from a computer. Stepping away from manual completion of experiments at the bench, scientists on the ECL leverage the remote, automated execution of all standard biology and chemistry experiments in Emerald’s industrial lab facilities, working within a software platform for all stages of research workflows, from experimental design to data analysis.

We are seeking an exceptional Cost Analyst to play a critical role in enabling data-driven business decisions through comprehensive financial planning and analysis. This role will partner closely with stakeholders to evaluate financial and operational performance, develop accurate forecasts, and translate complex data into actionable insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in business finance
• 3+ years in a cost analyst or similar analytical role preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP required
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Exceptional Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, SUMIF/SUMIFS, etc.)
• 1-3 years’ experience with programming languages such as Mathematica, Python, R, etc.
• Experience with accounting and financial systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar platforms
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred
• Combination of public accounting and industry experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate financial insights to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking
• Analyze production costs, labor, materials and overhead to find inefficiencies and variances
• Build and maintain financial reports to support business planning and investment decisions
• Analyze historical performance, conduct variance analysis, identify trends, and recommend improvements
• Develop and enhance decision-support tools, including standard and ad-hoc reports, dashboards, and performance metrics
• Conduct market research and data analysis to deliver actionable business intelligence
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and analytical capabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees