Manager, Accounting

Manager, Cost Accounting

The Manager, Cost Accounting is responsible for leading all cost accounting and inventory accounting functions supporting ADTRAN's global manufacturing operations. This position oversees standard costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing cost analysis, reserves management, and financial close activities while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory and cost accounting close processes.

• Maintain and enhance standard cost systems.

• Analyze manufacturing, labor, purchase price, and overhead variances.

• Oversee inventory valuation, reserve calculations, cycle count adjustments, and warranty accruals.

• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams.

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet analyses.

• Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning activities.

• Develop executive reporting related to margins, inventory metrics, and manufacturing performance.

• Support audits and ensure SOX compliance.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and cost accounting staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience in manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing operations, and U.S. GAAP.

• Experience supporting complex manufacturing operations and global supply chains.

• ERP proficiency and advanced Excel skills.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or CMA certification.

• Experience in telecommunications, electronics manufacturing, or technology hardware industries.

• Experience with global manufacturing operations and multi-site inventory management.

• Knowledge of SOX compliance and process automation.

• Prior leadership experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Cost Accounting & Standard Costing

• Manufacturing Finance

• Inventory Accounting & Controls

• Variance Analysis & Margin Management

• Financial Planning & Analysis

• ERP Systems & Process Optimization

• SOX Compliance & Internal Controls

• Leadership & Team Development

• Strategic Business Partnership

• Data Analytics & Financial Modeling

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Executive Communication