[Hiring] Cost Accounting Manager @Hello Heart

Role Description

We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to own inventory costing, reporting, and valuation processes as we continue to scale. Reporting into our Director of Accounting, you will play a critical role in building and strengthening our inventory accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency across systems and processes.

• Own day-to-day cost accounting, including inventory costing under full absorption accounting and bill of materials calculations
• Manage purchase price variance analysis and ensure accurate cost allocation
• Reconcile inventory accounts monthly and prepare COGS journal entries and related adjustments
• Analyze and allocate inventory and COGS-related costs, including freight, tariffs, duties, and overhead
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Fulfillment, Logistics, and Operations to improve inventory processes
• Oversee NetSuite configurations and enhancements related to inventory management and system integrations
• Calculate and record inventory reserves, including excess, obsolete, and end-of-life products, as well as warranty provisions
• Prepare inventory rollforwards, flux analyses, and reporting on inventory, COGS, and gross margin
• Build and maintain scalable processes, controls, and documentation in compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal standards
• Ensure audit readiness through organized documentation and adherence to internal controls

Qualifications

• 7+ years of cost accounting or inventory accounting experience in corporate or public accounting
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 330 (Inventory)
• Experience with bill of materials, excess and obsolescence reserves, and purchase price variance accounting
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar
• Advanced Excel skills, including working with large datasets and reconciliations
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA preferred
• Experience supporting or implementing automation within accounting processes preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective communication skills with experience partnering cross-functionally
• Hands-on experience using GenAI tools to solve practical problems with clear, measurable outcomes

Requirements

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 to $170,000.
• Salary ranges are determined by role and level.
• Compensation is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the salary only, and does not include equity or benefits.

Benefits

• Hello Heart has a positive, diverse, and supportive culture.
• We look for people who are collaborative, creative, and courageous.