Sr. Manager, Cost Accounting
Bloom EnergySan Jose, California
Full Time
Posted September 17, 2026
$168k - $242k
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Job Description
$168,100.00 - $241,900.00
Key Responsibilities
- Lead key aspects of the Company’s cost accounting and inventory accounting functions, including standard costing, manufacturing variance analysis, inventory valuation, cost of revenue, and related close and reporting processes
- Own the monthly and quarterly cost accounting close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory roll forwards, purchase price variance analysis, work order analysis, reserves, and related management reporting
- Drive the quarterly cost and inventory review cycle, including cross-functional reviews, executive updates, audit support, and coordination with leaders across Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, FP&A, and Procurement
- Support the quarterly review and annual audit process for cost accounting and inventory-related areas, including preparation and review of audit schedules, issue resolution, and coordination with external auditors
- Oversee analysis and documentation of technical accounting conclusions for inventory valuation, excess and obsolete inventory reserves, lower of cost or net realizable value assessments, capitalization judgments, warranty-related matters, and other complex operational accounting topics
- Serve as a cost accounting advisor to business functions, helping evaluate manufacturing, sourcing, inventory, and supply chain activities and communicate accounting implications to support business objectives
- Monitor emerging accounting, operational, and process matters related to inventory and cost accounting, assess their impact on the Company, and support implementation of related accounting and control changes
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, FP&A, Procurement, Logistics, and Engineering to improve cost visibility, inventory accuracy, variance analysis, and reporting discipline
- Develop, update, and enhance cost accounting policies, procedures, controls, and related SOX documentation, as needed
- Lead, mentor, and develop cost accounting team members and promote strong execution, ownership, and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Strong cost accounting background with comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, inventory accounting, standard costing, manufacturing variance analysis, and preparation of related accounting analyses and documentation
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or CMA preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience preferred, including cost accounting, inventory accounting, manufacturing accounting, or related operational accounting experience; public company experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead cost accounting close processes, inventory accounting, audit support, internal controls, and cross-functional operational accounting processes at scale
- Deep expertise in standard costing, inventory valuation, purchase price variances, manufacturing variances, overhead absorption, work order analysis, inventory reserves, cost capitalization, and cost of revenue reporting
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills, with the ability to evaluate complex manufacturing, inventory, supply chain, warranty, accrual, and operational accounting matters
- Ability to clearly and concisely document and communicate complex accounting and operational matters to finance leadership, external auditors, operations partners, and other stakeholders
- Proven ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and lead team members effectively
- Outstanding project management and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to establish clear timelines, manage dependencies, and drive accountability
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex accounting issues clearly, succinctly, and in plain English
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and a high level of ethics and integrity
- Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
- FULL TIME ROLE ONLY: The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
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