Cost Accounting Manager

SHINE Technologies, LLC.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Billerica is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations, including financial reporting and cost analysis. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in accounting, preferred in manufacturing or pharma, with strong leadership and analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary of $140,000 - $160,000, emphasizing collaboration with finance and operations teams to ensure financial integrity and effective controls.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including cost accounting in manufacturing or pharma.
• Experience working with plant leadership to drive financial excellence.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting plant operations, including cost accounting and financial reporting.
• Establish and maintain standard costs for all products.
• Partner with Finance in budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP systems

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Description

The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for leading accounting plant operations for SHINE SPECT, including cost accounting, inventory valuation, financial reporting and compliance. The Cost Accounting Manager partners with operations, finance, and corporate teams to ensure accurate financial records, effective controls, and strategic support for business objectives.

The base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Duties and Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Inventory

• Establish and maintain standard costs for all products.
• Perform cost roll-ups and maintain cost models for new and existing products.
• Analyze cost variances (material, labor, overhead, purchase price).
• Conduct margin analysis by product line, SKU, or batch.
• Partner with operations to understand waste, yield losses, batch failures, and production inefficiencies, reflecting these in cost structures.
• Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Calculate and report inventory reserves (slow-moving, obsolete, expired inventory).
• Manage intercompany transfers, including lot tracking and serialization as applicable in pharma.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Oversee capital expenditure (Capex) tracking and cost reporting.
• Prepare and review internal financial reports, account reconciliations, and support audits.
• Partner with Finance to ensure operational performance reporting to leadership.
• Partner with Finance in the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning (LRP) activities.

Corporate & Non-Finance Functions

• Manage accounting period open/close activities related to inventory and COGS.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with operations, supply chain, and corporate teams to drive process improvements and implement new systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or advanced degree preferred).
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including cost accounting (manufacturing or pharma experience preferred).
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and working with plant leadership to drive financial excellence within the plant and in managing costs.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Experience with SAP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive strategic initiatives.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job at any time.

SHINE values diversity in all its forms as a critical component of innovation, which is fundamental to our success. Every member of the SHINE community benefits from the talents and experiences of our peers, from the mutual respect we exercise, and from the responsibility we take for our actions.

SHINE Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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