Manager, Cost Accounting

T1 Energy Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

T1 Energy Inc. is hiring a Cost Accountant to be based at our Austin, TX HQ with occasional travel to Wilmer, TX. You will manage and improve manufacturing cost accounting processes, strengthen financial controls, and accelerate monthly closes.

You’ll collaborate with plant operations, supply chain, and corporate finance while serving as a finance partner to the GM for ad hoc analysis. If you enjoy the complexity of manufacturing cost structures, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with Oracle costing, inventory and GL modules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze product/manufacturing costs, including variances.
• Perform standard cost maintenance and cost roll-ups in Oracle.
• Own inventory accounting for raw materials, WIP, finished goods at plant level.
• Support month-end close with cost entries and reconciliations.
• Partner with operations and supply chain to improve cost visibility.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle costing

Oracle Inventory

General Ledger (Oracle)

Job description

T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. Our fully operational 5GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy.

The Role

T1 Energy is looking to hire an experienced Cost Accountant to be based at our Austin, TX HQ with occasional travel to our facility in Wilmer, TX. This is a hands-on, critical role for someone who thrives on the plant floor as much as they do in the numbers, managing and improving manufacturing cost accounting processes, strengthening financial controls, and helping drive a faster, more efficient monthly close. You'll work closely with plant operations, supply chain, and corporate finance, while also serving as a key finance partner to the GM for ad hoc accounting and financial analysis. If you're a proactive, process-minded accountant who loves the complexity of manufacturing cost structures and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves and build something better, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

Cost Accounting & Inventory

• Maintain and analyze product and manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, overhead, and variances.
• Perform standard cost maintenance, cost roll-ups, and variance analysis within Oracle.
• Partner with operations and supply chain to understand cost drivers and improve cost visibility across the plant.
• Own inventory accounting for raw materials, work in process (WIP), and finished goods at the plant level.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation in accordance with GAAP, including standard costing, inventory reserves, and period-end adjustments.
• Support cycle counts and physical inventories, including planning, reconciliation, variance investigation, and adjustment documentation.
• Analyze inventory variances — usage, yield, scrap, and obsolescence — and partner with operations to drive root cause resolution.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of manufacturing transactions.

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Support and continuously improve the month-end close process with a focus on speed, accuracy, and transparency.
• Prepare and review cost-related journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in management reporting related to plant performance, margins, and operational KPIs.

Process Improvement & Best Practices

• Help establish and document cost accounting best practices in a growing manufacturing environment.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline accounting workflows and strengthen controls.
• Support system and process enhancements related to Oracle and manufacturing finance.

Plant & General Manager Support

• Serve as a finance partner to the Plant General Manager on ad hoc accounting, financial analysis, and business questions.
• Provide financial insights to support operational decision-making at the plant level.
• Assist with special projects related to continuous improvement initiatives.

Who You Are

• Technically sharp and grounded in GAAP — you know the rules and know when something isn't right.
• Detail-driven without losing sight of the bigger picture and what the numbers mean for the business.
• Structured, organized, and disciplined in execution, especially when the close is bearing down.
• A clear communicator who can translate financial results into insights that operations leaders can actually act on.
• Calm and effective in fast-paced, evolving environments — manufacturing moves fast and you move with it.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and leadership at all levels.
• A continuous improvement thinker who sees every manual process as an opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle, specifically costing, inventory, and general ledger modules.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures and variance analysis.
• Ability to work effectively on-site in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Strong process documentation and SOP development experience.

The T1 Way

We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We also have a no-jerks policy: we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job attitude". Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have a sense of humor, you'll fit right in.

T1 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics.