Cost Accounting Manager

About Harbinger Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first‑of‑its‑kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium‑duty EVs and hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation. Job Overview Harbinger Motors is looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager with a strong background in cost accounting and inventory management. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining cost accounting systems, analyzing manufacturing costs, preparing reports, and providing valuable insights to support business decision‑making. This role requires advanced analytical skills, extensive experience in inventory and cost accounting, and the ability to develop and implement standard cost accounting and effective inventory management systems. What You’ll Do Design, implement, and maintain the company's cost accounting policies, procedures, and systems. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of cost data within the ERP system or other relevant software. Continuously evaluate and improve cost accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Analyze standard costs and actual production costs, identifying variances and providing explanations. 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. Oversee the costing of inventory, including raw materials, work‑in‑progress, and finished goods. Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count programs to ensure inventory accuracy. Own the inventory lines on the balance sheet, ensuring accuracy and completeness of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods balances. Perform monthly work‑in‑progress (WIP) reconciliation, investigating and resolving variances to maintain sub‑ledger to general ledger integrity. Manage inventory reserves, including E&O (excess and obsolete) and lower of cost or net realizable value (LCNRV) analyses. Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Production, Operations, Engineering and Logistics departments to ensure accurate recording of inventory data. Assist with the financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements to ensure accounting procedures and reporting conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Who You Are Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with an emphasis in Accounting. 5+ years of relevant accounting experience. Proven experience in establishing and maintaining inventory reconciliation processes. Experience in a manufacturing company; hands‑on exposure to standard costing in a production environment. Start‑up or high‑growth company experience, with comfort operating in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments. Self‑starter and builder mindset – willing to “roll up their sleeves” and work below their level when needed to get the job done. Demonstrated experience building, developing, and retaining a strong team of high performers. NetSuite experience preferred. Highly organized and detail‑oriented, capable of managing multiple projects with tight deadlines. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/MRP systems. Key Benefits & Perks Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered. Early‑stage Stock Options. Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA). Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave. Annual Vacation Bonus. Wellness & Fertility Benefits. Cell Phone Stipend. Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens. California Pay Range $130,000—$160,000 USD Equal Opportunity Harbinger is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr