About Us Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products.
About the role
The Cost Accounting Lead is responsible for leading the design, analysis, and continuous improvement of the Company’s cost accounting processes to enhance financial insight, efficiency, and decision support. This role is expected to bring the technical expertise and experience to establish best‑in‑class cost analysis, reporting, and controls, including evaluating existing practices and implementing improved methodologies where needed.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, Master’s degree and/or CMA strongly preferred
- 5+ years of progressive cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with demonstrated ownership of cost processes
- Proven experience designing, implementing, or substantially improving cost accounting and reporting processes, not just operating within them
- Strong proficiency in variance analysis, standard costing, inventory accounting, and cycle count reporting
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex cost drivers and translate them into actionable insights
- Strong systems and tools capability, including advanced MS Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems, such as Epicor
More about this role
The Cost Accounting Lead is responsible for leading the design, analysis, and continuous improvement of the Company’s cost accounting processes to enhance financial insight, efficiency, and decision support. This role is expected to bring the technical expertise and experience to establish best‑in‑class cost analysis, reporting, and controls, including evaluating existing practices and implementing improved methodologies where needed. In addition to managing costs effectively, this position assesses business expenses, develops optimized budget and forecasting approaches, and ensures accurate inventory valuation and cost records. Through rigorous variance analysis and reporting, the role provides clear, actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision‑making.
- Design, execute, and continuously improve cost analysis frameworks across direct and indirect costs to identify inefficiencies, cost‑saving opportunities, and margin improvement opportunities
- Develop and enhance cost reporting and variance analysis, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely, and decision‑useful for management
- Assess existing cost structures, data flows, and reporting, identify gaps or...
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