Corporate Cost Accounting Manager

Corporate Cost Accounting Manager page is loaded## Corporate Cost Accounting Managerlocations: Redmondtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR26\_000483Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.**Company Overview**Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, MicroSurgical Technology's passion is creating exceptional surgical devices and instruments used to restore or improve sight for patients all over the world. MST is part of UK based Halma PLC, a global company whose healthcare division helps provide technologies and solutions that enhance the quality of patients’ lives.Together, we create a place where we are successful, motivated by our mission and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work!**Job Title:** Corporate Cost Accounting Manager**Company:** MicroSurgical Technology **Location:** Redmond, WA **Department:**Accounting**Reports To:** Chief Financial Officer (dotted line to Vice President of Operations)**Job Summary**The Corporate Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing enterprise-wide cost accounting, inventory valuation, and margin analysis across the organization. This role ensures accurate cost data, standardized costing methodologies, and compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. The position partners closely with operations, supply chain, FP&A, and corporate leadership to drive cost transparency, profitability analysis, and decision support.**Key Responsibilities****Cost Accounting & Inventory Management*** Own and govern corporate cost accounting policies, methodologies, and standard costing processes across business units and legal entities.* Oversee inventory valuation, reserves, and reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance.* Lead variance analysis (purchase price, labor, overhead, usage) and provide actionable insights to management.* Ensure consistent application of cost standards for materials, labor, and overhead across the organization.* Coordinate and lead physical inventory and cycle count programs, as applicable, with operations.**Financial Reporting & Close*** Manage cost-related components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.* Prepare and review cost and margin reporting.* Support external audits and internal audit requests related to inventory and cost accounting.**Systems, Controls & Process Improvement*** Maintain and enhance cost accounting within ERP systems and related reporting tools.* Establish and monitor internal controls over inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), and manufacturing costs.* Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.**Business Partnership & Decision Support*** Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and margin improvement initiatives.* Provide financial models and cost analysis to support strategic initiatives, new products, sourcing decisions, and capital investments.**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.* 6–8+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting.* Strong knowledge of accounting rules, standard costing, and variance analysis.* Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel/data analysis.**Preferred Qualifications*** CPA, CMA, or similar professional certification.* Experience in a multi-entity or global corporate environment.* Background partnering with operations or supply chain teams.**Key Competencies*** Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.* Ability to translate complex cost data into executive-level insights.* High attention to detail with strong process discipline.* Collaborative leadership and communication skills.Pay Range: $135,000 – $155,000 per year. Compensation is based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions. This position may also be eligible for annual bonus and/or other incentive compensation.This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401K retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; employee assistance program and other company benefits.MicroSurgical Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.#MST #LI-JC6 Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!Halma is a global group of life-saving technology companies, focused on growing a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day. Its purpose defines the three broad market areas where it operates: • Safety: protecting life as populations grow and protecting worker safety. • Environment: addressing the impacts of climate change, pollution and waste, protecting life-critical resources and supporting scientific research. • Health: meeting rising healthcare demand as growing populations age and lifestyles change. It employs over 7,000 people in more than 20 countries, with major operations in the UK, Mainland Europe, the USA and Asia Pacific. Halma is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LON: HLMA) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. In January 2022, Halma was named one of Britain's Most Admired Companies by Management Today. #J-18808-Ljbffr MicroSurgical Technology, Inc.