Cost Accounting Manager

Cala Health; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cala Health is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to be the financial anchor for our manufacturing and supply chain operations. You will own inventory accounting, COGS, standard costing and margin analysis, partnering with Operations, Engineering and R&D to drive cost improvements.

This hybrid role is based in California with 3 days on-site and full-time exempt status. Responsibilities include leading month-end close for inventory and COGS, managing variance analysis, maintaining reserves and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in cost accounting for manufacturing (Medical Device, Life Sciences, or Hardware preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Deep understanding of US GAAP, inventory valuation methods, and standard costing principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead month- and quarter-end close for inventory and COGS, including journal entries, reconciliations, and executive reporting.
• Manage annual standard cost roll-ups, ERP updates, and monthly manufacturing variance analysis (PPV, labor, overhead, usage) to drive operational insights.
• Calculate and maintain inventory reserves, warranty reserves, and supply chain accruals.
• Oversee physical counts and cycle counting across warehouses and contract manufacturers; design internal controls for SOX compliance and lead auditor requests.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and R&D on margin expansion, cost reductions, and NPI cost/BOM modeling.
• Act as inventory module SME, collaborating with IT to automate workflows and enhance data accuracy.

Skills

6+ years accounting

3+ years cost accounting

US GAAP

Inventory valuation

Standard costing

NetSuite ERP

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Excel

Job description

About Cala At Cala, we’re working to free people from the burden of chronic disease. We began by creating the first non-invasive prescription therapy for hand tremor. After years of careful fine-tuning and improvements, we released Cala kIQ — our most sophisticated therapy yet. Our products have empowered thousands of people to get back to their lives with confidence and ease. But we won’t stop there. Our pioneering technology can be applied across neurology, cardiology, and so much more. It’s all part of our mission to help people in their struggle with chronic disease. We’re only just getting started.

The Opportunity

The Cost Accounting Manager will serve as the financial anchor for our manufacturing and supply chain operations. This role will own all aspects of inventory accounting, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), standard costing, and margin analysis. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who can bridge the gap between finance and operations, optimize our ERP system, and implement robust financial controls over inventory.

• Title: Cost Accounting Manager
• Reports to: Director, Accounting
• Location: Hybrid – 3 days a week
• Employment type: Full-Time, Exempt
• Pay range: $155,000 - $170,000

A Day in the Life

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Lead month/quarter-end close for inventory and COGS, including journal entries, reconciliations, and executive reporting .
• Cost Accounting & Analysis: Manage annual standard cost roll‑ups, ERP updates, and monthly manufacturing variance analysis (PPV, labor, overhead, usage) to drive operational insights.
• Reserves & Accruals: Calculate and maintain E&O inventory reserves, warranty reserves, and supply chain accruals.
• Inventory Control & Audit Compliance: Oversee physical counts and cycle counting across warehouses and contract manufacturers; design internal controls for SOX compliance and lead auditor requests.
• Cross-Functional Business Partnership: Partner with Operations, Engineering, and R&D on margin expansion, cost reductions, and NPI cost/BOM modeling.
• ERP & Systems Optimization: Act as inventory module SME, collaborating with IT to automate workflows and enhance data accuracy.

Skills and Experience

• Required: Experience: 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years explicitly focused on cost accounting in a manufacturing environment (Medical Device, Life Sciences, or Hardware experience is highly preferred).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of US GAAP, inventory valuation methods, and standard costing principles.
• Systems: Advanced proficiency in Excel and hands‑on experience with top‑tier ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Exceptional analytical skills, strong cross‑functional communication abilities, and a proven track record of thriving in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis, or eligible for work authorization through a sponsorship path that Cala Health is able to support.
• Sponsorship decisions are made individually based on role, timeline, and cost considerations, and are not guaranteed.
• Cala Health believes our success is based on diversity of people, teams and thinking. We offer all employees the tools, training and mentoring they need to succeed. Our selection process is driven by the key requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non‑jobrelated disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.