Lead Cost Accountant (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Lead Cost Accountant (Manufacturing): Leading cost and inventory accounting functions for the production of portable nuclear microreactors with an accent on manufacturing cost accounting and ERP data accuracy. Focus on optimizing labor and overhead burden costs, analyzing cost variances, and ensuring accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) calculations.

Location: Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ

Salary: $115K – $168K

Company

hirify.global is a startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors to provide critical power support for hospitals, data centers, and military bases.

What you will do

• Lead and oversee all cost and inventory accounting functions, reporting directly to the Director of Accounting.
• Manage manufacturing cost accounting, including costing projects, month-end close, labor/overhead absorption, and fixed assets management.
• Develop cross-functional relationships with Operations and Supply Chain teams to analyze costs and revenue drivers.
• Drive process improvements and implement operational efficiencies to improve labor and overhead burden costs.
• Ensure ERP data accuracy through regular analysis and internal audits, leading process enhancements.
• Partner with FP&A to develop financial models and perform variance and margin analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing and/or R&D environment.
• Deep knowledge of supply chain, inventory flow, operations, and manufacturing principles.
• Proven ability to analyze transactional data in an ERP system and communicate insights to leadership.
• Unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
• Must be capable of serving in compliance with U.S. export controls.

Nice to have

• CPA, MBA, or CMA certification.
• Supervisory and financial reporting experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (top tier plans offered).
• 8-weeks of paid parental leave and additional pregnancy leave for CA employees.
• Daily catered lunch, free snacks, and drinks.
• Flexible PTO policy and remote workday allocation.
• Beautiful headquarters located close to the Pacific Ocean.