Cost Accounting Manager — Inventory, FP&A Lead

Cryoport France SAS; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Cryoport Systems is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to drive cost accounting operations, support monthly/quarterly/year-end closes, and provide insightful financial analysis. This role collaborates with engineering, procurement and IT to optimize costs and improve controls in a manufacturing environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and 5–7 years of costing experience, with advanced Excel and SQL knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-7 years cost accounting and general accounting experience.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to spend time in operations/production areas to learn products and processes.
• Ability to meet deadlines and drive corrective actions.
• Accomplishments reflecting teamwork, integrity, accountability and speed.
• Action-oriented and solution-driven in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze financial data and present recommendations to business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage Capital Expenditure tracking and reporting; prepare fixed assets journal entries.
• Analyze cost accounting data and manage annual physical inventory counts.
• Assist with cost reduction recommendations and provide data for business decisions.
• Prepare journal entries for cost accounting during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Prepare monthly inventory reconciliations and related cost accounting accounts.
• Assist FP&A in planning/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 accrual adjustments.
• Foster cross-functional relationships with engineering, procurement, and IT.
• Manage COS requests from internal/external auditors and other departments.
• Set up and lead the S&OP process with operations.
• Assist with internal, external and SOX audits.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Cryoport Systems is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to drive cost accounting operations, support monthly/quarterly/year-end closes, and provide insightful financial analysis. This role collaborates with engineering, procurement and IT to optimize costs and improve controls in a manufacturing environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and 5–7 years of costing experience, with advanced Excel and SQL knowledge.