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Base Power Company · 5 months ago

Cost Accounting Manager

Austin

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Base is modernizing the grid as the first engineering-led, technology-driven power company, deploying a nationwide network of distributed batteries. The Cost Accounting Manager will be responsible for building out the cost accounting function, supporting accounting efforts for deployed inventory, and collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate financial information and smooth production activities.

BatteryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy ManagementEnergy StorageIndustrialPower Grid

Responsibilities

Own and maintain standard cost methodologies for materials, labor and overhead

Lead inventory accounting system and process design, including BOM definitions, routings, and item master governance, in partnership with operations and engineering

Establish and maintain cost accounting policies and processes in accordance with US GAAP, including the ongoing documentation thereof

Collaborate with operations, engineering, supply chain, finance and others to resolve inventory discrepancies and improve internal controls

Own inventory valuation, reserves, and capitalization rules for tooling and builds

Conduct routine analyzes of material and production variances, and assess root cause for improvement opportunities

Support physical inventory counts, and own related adjustments in ERP

Supporting month end close through ownership of the inventory and related production accounts, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation

Support the accounting of deployed battery systems, including the system deployments, installations, system and component swaps, and returns

Serve as an educator to the business of key accounting rules and practices in the realm of inventory and costing

Maintain a 'no job too small' mentality, being able to perform other procedures within the general scope of this role

Qualification

Cost accounting experienceStandard costing expertiseAdvanced ERP experienceCMACPA certificationSQLBI skillsVariance analysis experienceExposure to energy hardwareHigh-growth environment experienceMicrosoft Office skillsClear communication skills