Cost Accounting Manager: Growth, Stock & Bonus

Cryoport Systems; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Cryoport Systems, Irvine, CA, seeks a Cost Accounting Manager to lead cost accounting and fixed asset processes. You will manage capital expenditure tracking, inventory reconciliations, and cost forecasting while supporting SOX and internal/external audits.

This role requires collaboration with engineering, procurement, and IT, and offers a path to influence cost strategy in a fast-paced environment. The position emphasizes accounting close cycles, process improvements, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-7 years costing and general accounting experience.
• Strong financial analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Willingness to spend time in operations/production areas to learn product and processes.
• Experience with internal, external and SOX audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage Capital Expenditure tracking and reporting. Prepare monthly fixed assets journal entries and reconciliation.
• Analyze cost accounting data and assist with monthly cycle count / annual physical inventory count.
• Assist Finance leadership in cost reduction recommendations and provide data for business decisions.
• Prepare journal entries related to cost accounting during month-end, quarterly, and annual closes.
• Prepare monthly inventory reconciliations and other COS-related accounts.
• Assist Director of FP&A in planning and forecasting cost of sales, inventory and capex.
• Lead special projects including new software implementations.
• Analyze freight variances and monthly freight accruals; guide Accounts Payable.
• Review open PO receipts to determine if receipt accrual adjustments are needed.
• Support audits and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field

5-7 years costing and general accounting experience

Tools

SQL

Job description

Cryoport Systems, Irvine, CA, seeks a Cost Accounting Manager to lead cost accounting and fixed asset processes. You will manage capital expenditure tracking, inventory reconciliations, and cost forecasting while supporting SOX and internal/external audits.

This role requires collaboration with engineering, procurement, and IT, and offers a path to influence cost strategy in a fast-paced environment. The position emphasizes accounting close cycles, process improvements, and cross-functional