Strategic Cost Accounting Lead for Space Hardware

Speedrun Talent Network; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking its first Cost Accounting Manager to build and lead the cost accounting function as production scales. You will establish policies, processes, and controls for inventory, standard costs, WIP, COGS, and variances, partnering with Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Programs.

You will own month-end/quarter-end close, standard costing, inventory valuation, and ERP systems, driving cost visibility, efficiency, and margins across hardware programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, or manufacturing accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing and COGS.
• Ability to lead cost accounting close and reporting, establish policies and controls.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the cost accounting function, defining policies, methodologies, controls, reporting, and team development.
• Lead cost accounting close and reporting, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analyses.
• Establish standard costing methodologies for purchased and manufactured hardware, analyze variances, and guide actions to improve cost accuracy and margins.
• Own inventory accounting policies across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, including reserves and physical inventory controls.
• Serve as a financial partner to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program leadership for cost insights and planning recommendations.
• Lead cost accounting systems and process improvements, ERP requirements, and scalable reporting while mentoring the team.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

US GAAP

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Northwood Space is seeking its first Cost Accounting Manager to build and lead the cost accounting function as production scales. You will establish policies, processes, and controls for inventory, standard costs, WIP, COGS, and variances, partnering with Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Programs.

You will own month-end/quarter-end close, standard costing, inventory valuation, and ERP systems, driving cost visibility, efficiency, and margins across hardware programs.