Cost Accounting Manager

Harbinger Motors

Garden Grove, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Business Support, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Reporting, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Data Quality, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employment Law, Expense Analysis, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Genetics, Gross Margin, Inventory Costing, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Logistics, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Cost, Medical Conditions, Microsoft Excel, Military, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Physical Inventory, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Product Costing, Production Costing, Production Systems, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Software Evaluation, Standard Costing, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Garden Grove, CA
POSTED
Today

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's best‑of‑its‑kind 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.Job OverviewHarbinger 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.What You'll DoDesign, 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 AreBachelor'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.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.BenefitsEarly‑stage Stock OptionsRobust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)Annual Vacation BonusWellness & Fertility BenefitsCell Phone StipendComplimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens$130,000 - $160,000 USDHarbinger 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

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