What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manager Cost Accounting position at Analogic?
Why should you join the Analogic team?
At Analogic, we work together to create life-changing technology. We value your unique skills and abilities and invite you to join our team in saving lives by supplying health care workers with high-tech medical products and transportation security professionals with leading-edge aviation security screening equipment. We offer great benefits, a 9/80 work schedule and career advancement. To learn more about our culture, mission and vision please visit www.analogic.com
We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Manager / Senior Manager of Cost Accounting & Inventory Control to lead critical financial processes supporting our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for overseeing $150M–$400M in inventory, driving accuracy in costing and controls, and delivering actionable insights on margins and variances.
You will play a key role in month-end close, forecasting, and operational decision support, while partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership. This position also leads continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, strengthen controls, and streamline processes.
This role includes management of a professional-level direct report and offers strong visibility across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory & Cost Accounting Oversight
Required:
We appreciate that our employees work diligently to contribute to our success as an organization. We also recognize the importance of work-life balance and therefore developed a competitive total rewards package including programs that offer employees flexibility to balance their work and life including:
At Analogic, we work together to create life-changing technology. We value your unique skills and abilities and invite you to join our team in saving lives by supplying health care workers with high-tech medical products and transportation security professionals with leading-edge aviation security screening equipment. We offer great benefits, a 9/80 work schedule and career advancement. To learn more about our culture, mission and vision please visit www.analogic.com
We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Manager / Senior Manager of Cost Accounting & Inventory Control to lead critical financial processes supporting our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for overseeing $150M–$400M in inventory, driving accuracy in costing and controls, and delivering actionable insights on margins and variances.
You will play a key role in month-end close, forecasting, and operational decision support, while partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership. This position also leads continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, strengthen controls, and streamline processes.
This role includes management of a professional-level direct report and offers strong visibility across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory & Cost Accounting Oversight
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls across inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Lead the annual standard cost roll process across the organization
- Oversee cycle count programs and ensure compliance with inventory control requirements
- Partner with Operations to plan and execute physical inventory counts
- Support and review month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Analyze gross margins, cost variances (PPV, work order variances, scrap), and provide insights to drive performance
- Perform inventory-related analyses, including excess & obsolete (E&O) reserves and warranty reserves
- Conduct flux analysis and provide clear explanations of financial results
- Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain to resolve issues related to production, receiving, and shipping
- Ensure accuracy of consigned inventory balances
- Support planning and forecasting processes related to COGS and inventory
- Identify and drive process improvements to enhance cost accuracy, reporting efficiency, and internal controls
- Partner with IT to implement system enhancements and automation opportunities
- Manage and develop one or more direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and engagement
- Serve as a trusted advisor to cross-functional partners
- Support ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 8 years of relevant experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance
- Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory controls, and manufacturing operations
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
- Advanced Excel skills and highly proficient in other MS Office applications
We appreciate that our employees work diligently to contribute to our success as an organization. We also recognize the importance of work-life balance and therefore developed a competitive total rewards package including programs that offer employees flexibility to balance their work and life including:
- 9/80 work schedule – enjoy every other Friday off!
- Flexible Vacation – employees can take time off as is reasonably needed
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plans.
- HRA (for PPO plan participants) /HSA (Health Savings Account for high deductible plan participants) contribution
- 401K with company match and immediate vesting
- Continuous Education Assistance
- Supportive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence