Take space missions further faster. Backed by a16z.
About the role
Build and lead the company’s cost accounting function, defining policies, methodologies, controls, reporting, and team development priorities for inventory, standard costs, WIP, COGS, and manufacturing variances as production scales. Lead cost accounting activities across month-end and quarter-end close, preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, variance analyses, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 7+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, or manufacturing accounting, including experience leading accounting processes, projects, or teams
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation and reserves, WIP, COGS, purchase price variances, overhead allocation, absorption, and manufacturing inventory flows within an ERP environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead cost accounting close and reporting, establish accounting policies and controls, review complex analyses, and resolve discrepancies across financial and operational data
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with advanced Excel proficiency and the ability to build processes, prioritize competing needs, and influence cross-functional decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in aerospace, defense, hardware, automotive, electronics, or another complex manufacturing environment, particularly within a startup or rapidly scaling organization
- Experience building or scaling a cost accounting function, including establishing standard costing methodologies, inventory controls, management reporting, and team responsibilities
More about this role
Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array and parabolic ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions. If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.
As our first Cost Accounting Manager, you will build and lead the cost accounting function as we scale our space infrastructure products from development into production. You will establish the strategy, policies, processes, and controls that provide accurate visibility into inventory, COGS, and the true cost of building our hardware while maintaining hands-on ownership of core accounting activities. Working closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Program teams, you will guide decisions on product costs, production...
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