Cost Accounting Manager: Inventory & Cost Optimization

Cryoport Systems, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cryoport Systems in Irvine, CA is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to lead cost of goods sold, inventory, fixed assets, and related controls. This role translates cost and operational data into insights that support margin improvements and cost optimization across the business.

You will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain, driving cost visibility and robust processes while supporting monthly closes and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years costing and general accounting experience.
• Willingness to spend time in operations/production areas to learn product and processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbal.
• Understanding of deadlines and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve cost accounting processes, ensuring accurate recording of inventory, cost of sales, manufacturing costs, freight, variances, and related accounts.
• Prepare and review cost accounting journal entries, accruals, analyses, and schedules for monthly close; investigate reconciling items and drive resolution.
• Analyze actual costs against standard costs, budgets, forecasts, and prior periods; explain variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accounting for inventory reserves, obsolescence, excess and slow-moving inventory, scrap and other cost adjustments.
• Review open PO receipts not invoiced to determine accrual adjustments.
• Assist Finance leadership in cost reduction recommendations and provide data to support decisions.
• Perform analysis of freight variances and related monthly freight accruals with guidance to AP.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory control

Fixed assets

Variance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

SOX compliance

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

Cryoport Systems in Irvine, CA is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to lead cost of goods sold, inventory, fixed assets, and related controls. This role translates cost and operational data into insights that support margin improvements and cost optimization across the business.

You will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain, driving cost visibility and robust processes while supporting monthly closes and internal controls.