Cost Accounting Manager

Cost Accounting Manager

Torrance, California, United States

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America's drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.

As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We're hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design, implement, and maintain the company's inventory cost accounting policies, procedures, and systems
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of inventory information within our systems and reports
• Responsible for inventory cost accounting close process, including valuation analysis, variance analysis, and reconciliations of inventory
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc cost reports, including cost of goods sold (COGS), gross margin analysis, and variance analysis
• Develop and analyze product costing information, including material, labor, and overhead costs
• Track and analyze manufacturing expenses, identifying trends and potential areas for cost reduction
• Administer physical and cycle count program, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper valuation of inventory
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to analyze manufacturing performance, cost drivers, and production efficiency opportunities
• Contribute to IPO readiness initiatives, including audit preparation, systems scalability, and establishment of SOX-compliant financial controls
• Drive continuous improvement mindset, prioritizing automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in all financial processes
• Provide hands-on guidance and technical expertise throughout the company

You Should Have The Following

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5-7 years of progressive cost accounting experience in manufacturing
• Proven experience with standard costing in complex, low-volume, high-dollar manufacturing environments, with ability to grow into a high-volume environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. government contracting cost principles (FAR/CAS)
• Demonstrated experience with designing and maintaining effective internal controls and supporting external audits
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Netsuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar) and data analysis tools
• Demonstrated ability to lead, communicate effectively across functions, and influence senior leadership
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and leadership skills with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence

Nice To Have

• CPA or CMA strongly preferred
• Big Four Accounting Experience

US Salary Range

$100,000 - $180,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.

We're an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.