Manager, Accounting

ADTRAN, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ADTRAN, Inc. is a leading global provider of fiber-based networking solutions and SaaS applications, focused on the broadband access market. The company supports the full product lifecycle, from metro core to customer premises, enabling providers to deliver Gigabit broadband worldwide.

Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, ADTRAN, Inc. emphasizes people, inclusion, and innovation as core values in a global, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing operations, and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing operations and global supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory and cost accounting close processes.
• Maintain and enhance standard cost systems.
• Analyze manufacturing, labor, purchase price, and overhead variances.
• Oversee inventory valuation, reserve calculations, cycle count adjustments, and warranty accruals.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet analyses.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning activities.
• Develop executive reporting related to margins, inventory metrics, and manufacturing performance.
• Support audits and ensure SOX compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and cost accounting staff.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Standard Costing

Manufacturing Finance

Inventory Accounting

Variance Analysis

Financial Planning & Analysis

ERP Systems

Excel

SOX Compliance

Leadership & Team Development

Education

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

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Welcome! Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Job Summary

The Manager, Cost Accounting is responsible for leading all cost accounting and inventory accounting functions supporting ADTRAN's global manufacturing operations. This position oversees standard costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing cost analysis, reserves management, and financial close activities while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory and cost accounting close processes.
• Maintain and enhance standard cost systems.
• Analyze manufacturing, labor, purchase price, and overhead variances.
• Oversee inventory valuation, reserve calculations, cycle count adjustments, and warranty accruals.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet analyses.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning activities.
• Develop executive reporting related to margins, inventory metrics, and manufacturing performance.
• Support audits and ensure SOX compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and cost accounting staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing operations, and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing operations and global supply chains.
• ERP proficiency and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or CMA certification.
• Experience in telecommunications, electronics manufacturing, or technology hardware industries.
• Experience with global manufacturing operations and multi-site inventory management.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and process automation.
• Prior leadership experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Cost Accounting & Standard Costing
• Manufacturing Finance
• Inventory Accounting & Controls
• Variance Analysis & Margin Management
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• ERP Systems & Process Optimization
• SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
• Leadership & Team Development
• Strategic Business Partnership
• Data Analytics & Financial Modeling
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Executive Communication

Adtran is a leading global provider of fiber-based networking solutions and SaaS applications, focused on the broadband access market. Our comprehensive portfolio spans from the metro core to the customer premises, enabling network providers to deliver Gigabit broadband to every home and business. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. At Adtran, we believe in our people. With a diverse and inclusive team spread across the globe, our culture embraces creativity and seeks innovation and quality in everything we do. Built on a foundation of communication, trust, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit enables us to be a global technology leader and a strong customer advocate. Adtran began operations in January 1986. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, Adtran is located in Cummings Research Park - the second-largest research park in the U.S. and fourth-largest in the world. Our mailing address is 901 Explorer Boulevard, Huntsville, Alabama, 35806. Adtran, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adtran Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN and FSE: QH9). Find out more at adtran.com, or follow our story on LinkedIn and Twitter.