Strategic Cost Accounting Manager - Inventory & Margin

Arlo Technologies, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlo Technologies, Inc. is seeking a cost accounting leader to own the cost accounting function end-to-end, including standard costing, inventory reserves, and period cost reporting.

You will collaborate with US and international teams, FP&A, Operations, and External Audit to drive efficiency and ensure accurate cost data. The role requires a CPA or equivalent, extensive cost accounting experience in manufacturing or technology, US GAAP expertise, and proficiency in Oracle EBS/OCI and Excel.

Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Significant cost accounting experience in manufacturing, hardware, or technology.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory valuation, and reserve calculations under US GAAP.
• Experience operating in a public company or SOX-compliant environment.
• Proficiency in Oracle EBS/OCI and advanced Excel; experience with OAS is an advantage.
• Proven ability to take full ownership of complex processes while managing across a global team.
• Strong communicator with the confidence to present to senior stakeholders and partner with US and international teams.
• Track record of identifying opportunities to streamline and automate manual accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end standard costing process, including quarterly cost uploads, new SKU administration, and overhead rate reviews.
• Lead quarterly calculation and reporting of inventory reserves, including Excess & Obsolete, LCO or Market, Used Inventory, and ODM Excess Materials Liability.
• Prepare and present period cost actuals and forecasts to senior management, including the quarterly Inventory Management and Period Cost Review.
• Partner with Operations to oversee cost components; provide accounting analysis and insights.
• Act as a key contact for external auditors (Deloitte) on cost accounting and inventory controls.
• Oversee the Cost Accountant and ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement across cost accounting processes, systems, and controls.

Skills

Cost accounting

SOX/compliance experience

Strong communicator

Global team

Ownership mindset

Education

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle EBS/OCI

Excel

OAS

Job description

Arlo Technologies, Inc. is seeking a cost accounting leader to own the cost accounting function end-to-end, including standard costing, inventory reserves, and period cost reporting.

You will collaborate with US and international teams, FP&A, Operations, and External Audit to drive efficiency and ensure accurate cost data. The role requires a CPA or equivalent, extensive cost accounting experience in manufacturing or technology, US GAAP expertise, and proficiency in Oracle EBS/OCI and Excel.