Cost Accounting Manager

The posting, as Saronic wrote it

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to join our Accounting team supporting Saronic’s rapid growth. This role owns the core cost accounting processes, including standard costing, product costing, inventory valuation, and the cost accounting components of the month-end close. You will become an expert in our products, their manufacturing processes, and their costs, and ensure accurate, auditable financial reporting of inventory and cost of goods sold.

You will work closely with Manufacturing Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Inventory Control to ensure information flows cleanly between our systems and that inventory transactions are recorded and valued correctly. You will define the standards of excellence for cost accounting at Saronic and build processes that scale with the business.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning a function end to end, working side by side with production teams, and building resilient, controlled processes in a fast-moving, high-growth manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the standard costing process. Maintain cost accounting standards and standard costs for finished goods and production components in the ERP, including cost roll-ups that incorporate raw material standards from Supply Chain Finance and overhead rates from Manufacturing Finance.
• Own inventory valuation. Own the inventory costing process and the related financial reporting impacts, including capitalization, absorption, and valuation in accordance with GAAP.
• Own the cost accounting close. Own month-end close activities for inventory and cost accounting, including reconciliations, journal entries, reserves, and support schedules, and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Analyze variances. Lead analysis of purchase price, usage, labor, overhead, and yield variances and other anomalies, and prepare clear explanations of discrepancies for senior management.
• Ensure ERP integrity. Ensure the validity and accuracy of cost data and inventory records across PMS, MES, and ERP systems through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with Inventory Control, Production, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Partner with Manufacturing Finance and Supply Chain Finance. Coordinate on overhead pools and rates, raw material standard costs, and the financial impact of production and sourcing decisions.
• Partner with production and operations. Work with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to understand variances, resolve root causes, and improve how inventory transactions flow through the systems.
• Define standards and controls. Define the standards of excellence for cost accounting, and design and implement controls and practices that p

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ce plans covering a range of services. Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents.

• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care. Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents.
• Time Off: Generous PTO and holidays
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options, including a 24/7 telehealth helpline
• Additional Perks: Free lunch and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

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