Manager, Cost Accounting

Role Overview

The Manager, Cost Accounting will be a key leader within Nextpower's Corporate Controllership organization, supporting manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, plant finance operations, financial controls, and cost analytics for solar tracker manufacturing operations.

What You Will Do

Own day-to-day plant finance and cost accounting operations, including inventory accounting, manufacturing cost analysis, standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold reporting. Lead month-end and quarter-end close activities related to inventory, cost accounting, manufacturing variances, cost absorption, reserves, and related balance sheet accounts.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing cost accounting expertise, advanced analytical capability, ERP experience, and the ability to translate complex cost and operational data into actionable insights for business leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field
• CPA is required, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, inventory accounting, plant controllership, or accounting operations
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost structures, standard costing, inventory valuation, cost absorption, variance analysis, and cost control mechanisms
• Experience in manufacturing environments required; experience in solar, renewable energy, industrial products, electronics, automotive, or engineered products preferred
• Strong understanding of month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, audit support, and financial reporting requirements
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to work with large datasets and translate data into meaningful business insights
• Strong ERP experience required; experience with Oracle, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems preferred
• Demonstrated experience supporting ERP implementations, system enhancements, reporting automation, or finance transformation initiatives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modelling, scenario analysis, and large-volume data analysis
• Experience with BI, analytics, and automation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, or similar platforms preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex cost accounting and financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
• Experience managing, mentoring, and developing accounting or finance staff

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity
• Healthcare
• PTO
• Retirement
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness
• Visa/relocation
• Remote flexibility
• Stipends
• Bonus/commission
• Paid holidays