The Cost Accounting Manager will oversee product cost integrity, analyze cost drivers, ensure compliance with financial controls, and collaborate with supply chain partners to optimize margins within a high-growth, SOX-compliant environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the quarterly contract manufacturer quote review process and validate standard cost updates.
Analyze purchase price variance drivers and cost fluctuations to optimize gross margins.
Manage the end-to-end cost accounting cycle, including inventory valuation, overhead, and warranty reserves.
Serve as the primary accounting liaison with manufacturing partners, reviewing claims and reconciling inventory.
Develop and present cost roll-forwards and variance analyses to support financial decision-making.
Requirements
Deep expertise in standard costing methodologies, manufacturing cost flows, and the ability to navigate complex Bill of Materials (BOM) structures within a global, multi-currency environment.
Demonstrated experience managing financial controls and inventory valuation within a publicly traded, SOX-compliant organization, ideally utilizing third-party contract manufacturers.
Advanced capability in ERP systems such as SAP or NetSuite and data analysis tools to synthesize high volumes of supply chain data into clear financial insights.
Proven ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-finance partners, influencing outcomes across Operations, FP&A, and external vendors without direct authority.
Ability to lead the quarterly contract manufacturer (CM) quote review process and validate standard cost updates in the Everpure Platform, ensuring every component in the Bill of Materials (BOM) is accurately reflected.
Experience analyzing Purchase Price Variance (PPV) drivers and cost fluctuations to provide insights that protect and optimize gross margins.
Ability to manage the end-to-end cost accounting cycle, including capitalized overhead, warranty reserves, and inventory valuation, while maintaining a rigorous internal control environment.
Experience serving as the primary accounting liaison for manufacturing partners, reviewing claims and reconciling inventory held at third-party locations to ensure seamless month-end and quarter-end closures.
Willingness to work from the Prague office in compliance with company policies, unless on PTO, work travel, or other approved leave.
Benefits & Perks
Flexible time off
Wellness resources
Company-sponsored team events
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