Tech Etch · 1 week ago
Cost Accountant
Plymouth, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $93K/yr
5+ years expTech Etch is a company specializing in manufacturing precision-engineered components and flexible printed circuits. They are seeking a highly motivated Cost Accountant to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize business processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
ElectronicsIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement
Create reports and forecasts using statistical modeling and data analysis to provide insights into operational performance
Implement new processes, policies, and protocols, and monitor their effectiveness
Monitor factory overhead rates and lead periodic cost‑rate reviews to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational alignment
Partner with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to understand manufacturing processes, workflows, and cost drivers across the shop floor
Assessing scrap rates, and throughput metrics to assess operational performance and trends
Maintain and update labor and overhead rates in the ERP system; partner with operations to ensure MOM and BOM accuracy
Analyze and explain manufacturing variances—material usage, purchase price variance, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption—providing insights to plant leadership
Track and evaluate financial performance of new products, product lines, or customer programs to support pricing and profitability decisions
Use statistical modeling, trend analysis, and forecasting tools to guide decision‑making and strengthen operational discipline
Collaborate with engineering, quality, procurement, and operations teams to evaluate financial impacts of design changes, engineering change orders, and sourcing decisions
Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for non‑financial team members, including supervisors and production staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field is required
5+ years of related financial experience
Strong problem-solving skills are essential for identifying and addressing operational issues
Demonstrated experience in applying standard costing methodologies within a manufacturing environment
Experience in project management for managing operational improvement projects
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ERP Systems to effectively manage and analyze data
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed to work with cross-functional teams and present findings to management
Benefits
Competitive Pay with Bonus Potential
Employee Stock Ownership
20 Vacation Days + 10 Holidays
Low-Cost Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
Flex Spending Accounts
401k with Company Match
Wellness Incentive Program
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development & Career Advancement Pathways
Tuition Assistance Program
Quarterly & Personal Performance Bonus Opportunities
Company
Tech Etch
Tech Etch is a manufacturer of EMI and RFI shielding, flex circuits, and precision tech products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian C. Roberts
Chief Financial Officer
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