Starkey Hearing · 3 hours ago
Manager of Cost Accounting
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $144K/yr
7+ years expStarkey Hearing is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies, dedicated to connecting people and changing lives. The Cost Accounting Manager will lead global cost accounting operations and inventory management, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all manufacturing locations while collaborating with various teams to enhance financial integrity and operational performance.
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Responsibilities
Manage and mentor a global team of cost accountants, fostering collaboration and accountability
Establish clear performance goals and provide ongoing coaching and development
Develop, implement, and maintain global cost standards for materials, labor, and overhead
Oversee preparation and review of accounting journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting to ensure compliance with US GAAP and corporate policies
Personally perform complex or high-impact journal entries when necessary to support accurate and timely financial close
Ensure accurate valuation of inventory and proper balance sheet reporting across all sites
Maintain strong internal controls and documentation for all cost accounting activities
Support monthly analysis of manufacturing variances by assisting in identifying root causes, and recommend corrective actions
Provide timely, insightful support in reporting on product cost performance and operational efficiency for senior leadership
Drive global initiatives to streamline cost accounting processes and enhance system capabilities
Lead cleanup projects to eliminate inefficiencies and strengthen internal controls
Champion automation and digital tools to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort
Collaborate with Operations, FP&A, and Commercial Finance to align cost standards and support strategic decision-making
Serve as a subject matter expert for cost accounting during audits and internal control reviews
Maintain robust documentation of accounting policies and procedures
Ensure adherence to corporate financial policies and regulatory requirements
Support the physical inventory counts and cycle counts as needed
Perform other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
7+ years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience
At least 3 years in a leadership role
Ability to apply knowledge of GAAP & Cost Accounting Standards
High proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and Excel
Ability to set vision for global cost accounting and inventory management
Skilled at building relationships across Operations, Finance, and leadership teams
Comfortable making informed decisions in a dynamic, global manufacturing environment
Demonstrates a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for efficiency and process optimization
Capable of leading organizational and system changes with minimal disruption
Strong understanding of how cost accounting impacts profitability, supply chain, and strategic planning
Ability to convey complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Committed to coaching and developing team members for future leadership roles
Preferred
CPA or CMA
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance plan
Hearing aid benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Paid floating holidays
Paid volunteer service day
Paid paternity and maternity leave
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Starkey Hearing
Starkey is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brandon Sawalich
President & CEO
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