Senior Manager, Inventory and Cost Accounting

Ready to drive inventory and cost accounting excellence for a large public company in high-tech manufacturing? Join our client's high-growth team as a Senior Manager, Inventory & Cost Accounting in Wilmington, MA, in a hybrid role (4 days/week onsite, 1 day remote). You'll manage a team of 2 , standardize processes across 25 global sites, and support acquisitions in a zero-debt, cash-rich environment.

Salary: $140,000–$170,000 (DOE) bonus equity (RSUs, 3-year vest) and comprehensive benefits.

Location: Hybrid role based in Wilmington, MA (4 days/week onsite, 1 day remote; occasional travel).

Note: The company is unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

Why Join Us?

• Newly Created Leadership Role: Shape inventory and cost accounting for a high-growth, acquisitive firm.
• Hybrid Flexibility: 4 days/week onsite with 1 remote day; quarterly travel for site integration.
• Career Growth: Lead a team and support global expansion in a dynamic semiconductor leader.
• Competitive Rewards: $140,000–$170,000 base bonus RSUs and full benefits.
• Strategic Impact: Drive standardization and efficiency in a cash-rich, zero-debt organization.
• Collaborative Culture: Partner with operations and finance in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Lead monthly/quarterly/annual closes for costing and inventory, ensuring accurate transactions and reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain standard costing for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; perform periodic cost studies.
• Analyze variances (PPV, absorption, manufacturing) and provide gross margin fluctuation insights globally.
• Manage inventory controls, cycle counts, physical inventories, and excess/obsolescence reserves.
• Oversee scrap, obsolescence, and transaction error resolution across domestic and international sites.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal controls; support audits and reporting.
• Drive process improvements and automation in Oracle ERP to enhance efficiency.
• Mentor and develop a team of 2 cost accountants, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with operations and FP&A on productivity initiatives and financial insights.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 7 years in manufacturing cost accounting; semiconductor or high-tech preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Technical Skills: Strong Oracle ERP experience required; advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Knowledge: Deep expertise in standard costing, inventory valuation, variances, and GAAP/SOX.
• Skills: Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership abilities to drive change.
• Mindset: High-energy, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Location: Local to Wilmington, MA for hybrid work (4 days/week onsite).
• Preferences: Experience with acquisitions, multi-site operations, or cost analytics tools.
  
  

Ready to Drive Cost Accounting Excellence?

Join a semiconductor technology leader where your leadership will fuel growth and precision! Submit your resume to Kyle Emery at kemery@kbwfinancial.com today. Don’t miss this newly created, high-impact opportunity!

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