Senior Inventory & Cost Accounting Manager

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure is an AI robotics company headquartered in San Jose, CA, building autonomous humanoid robots for home and commercial use. The Finance team seeks an experienced accounting leader to own cost and inventory accounting, fixed assets, leases, and external audits.

The role requires 8+ years in accounting with 5+ years in cost/inventory at hardware/manufacturing, plus strong NetSuite and US GAAP expertise. CPA preferred, leadership experience a plus in a fast-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP for inventory, fixed assets, and leases.
• Experience with NetSuite and ERP data reconciliation across MES/PLM/WMS.

Responsibilities

• Track and reconcile inventory across raw materials, subassemblies, WIP, and finished goods.
• Manage data integrity between ERP (NetSuite) and MES/PLM/WMS systems; resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain cost model with overhead allocation and labor/machine rates.
• Analyze PPV, material usage variances, and production inefficiencies for margin analysis and COGS.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules; classify R&D prototypes vs capitalizable assets; track depreciation.
• Lead automation of end-to-end transaction workflows and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support increasing transaction volume; prepare technical accounting memos.
• Provide lease accounting analysis and monthly reconciliations.
• Support external reporting for government grants or incentives; assist with compliance.
• Lead annual external financial audits.

Skills

US GAAP (ASC 330/360/842)

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

NetSuite

ERP reconciliations

Leadership

Process design

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite ERP

MES

PLM

WMS

Job description

Figure is an AI robotics company headquartered in San Jose, CA, building autonomous humanoid robots for home and commercial use. The Finance team seeks an experienced accounting leader to own cost and inventory accounting, fixed assets, leases, and external audits.

The role requires 8+ years in accounting with 5+ years in cost/inventory at hardware/manufacturing, plus strong NetSuite and US GAAP expertise. CPA preferred, leadership experience a plus in a fast-growth environment.