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Turtlebox Audio · 1 day ago

Cost Accounting Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Turtlebox Audio is a fast-moving consumer electronics company that focuses on global contract manufacturing and U.S. distribution. The Cost Accounting Manager will manage the full cost accounting lifecycle, ensuring the accuracy of landed product costs, and will collaborate with various teams to evaluate cost impacts and support financial reporting.

AudioConsumer ElectronicsWholesale

Hiring Manager

Craig Luthy

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate landed costs inclusive of freight, tariffs, and logistics costs

Manage annual cost roll estimates and mid-year cost revisions due to shipping, material or tariff changes

Validate cost inputs from overseas suppliers, ensuring accuracy of purchase prices, additional shipping costs and tariffs

Review and supplier cost estimates, manufacturing quotes, and changes in unit cost

Partner with Operations, and FP&A to evaluate cost impacts of supply chain changes, tooling amortization, and cost reduction initiatives

Support landed cost modeling for new product introductions, pilot runs and production ramp

Track and allocate inbound freight, ocean/air costs, and tariffs to ensure accurate landed cost per unit

Monitor and reconcile 3PL invoices for storage, pick/pack, handling, special projects, and ancillary charges

Ensure proper accruals for warehousing and unbilled logistics expenses

Oversee inventory valuation and FIFO cost flows in the company’s ERP system

Perform monthly inventory reconciliations between ERP, 3PL systems, and supplier reports

Engage with Operations on cycle counts, physical inventory, and variance resolution

Ensure timely and accurate reporting of inventory reserves and warranty accrual

Support product and quality teams on cost implications of delivering high quality consumer electronics, ensuring continual product improvement

Prepare monthly margin analysis by SKU and channel (DTC, retail, distribution)

Support month-end close processes including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and cost of goods sold analysis

Partner with FP&A in creating cost inputs to forecasts, budgets, and product-level profitability models

Partner with Operations to validate supplier quotes and monitor cost changes

Collaborate with Product Development and Operations on logistics cost optimization and scenario analysis

Work with Operations to support an environment of continuous improvement in cost-related information flows from suppliers and 3PLs into ERP systems

Other responsibilities can and will be assigned either temporarily or permanently to this position

Qualification

Cost accountingLanded cost modelingInventory accountingERP systemsAdvanced ExcelVariance analysis3PL cost managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingAttention to detailCross-functional collaboration