Senior Director, Cost Accounting

Calix

. Develop and execute the long-term vision and strategy for the Cost Accounting organization .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $161,100 - $328,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in Cost Accounting, Financial Planning, and Analysis, with a strong focus on U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance. Proven ability to lead transformation initiatives and develop high-performing teams in complex manufacturing and supply chain environments.

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Cost Accounting ExpertiseFinancial ModelingLeadership ExperienceU.S. GAAP KnowledgeERP Platform Experience

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Hard Skills

Cost AccountingStandard Costing MethodologiesInventory AccountingVariance AnalysisFinancial ReportingForecastingFinancial PlanningData AnalyticsOperational ForecastingFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsExecutive PresenceMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Oracle CloudERP FunctionalityAnalytics-Driven ReportingAutomation ToolsFinancial Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingSupply Chain FinanceSOX CompliancePublic AccountingCost Optimization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the long-term vision and strategy for the Cost Accounting organization
Lead transformation and continuous improvement of cost accounting processes, systems, controls, and reporting
Establish inventory, costing, and operational accounting practices supporting scale and growth
Partner with executive leadership to align cost accounting strategies with company objectives
Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and leadership coaching
Own global inventory accounting, product costing, COGS, and supply chain accounting
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for inventory, manufacturing, and operations
Ensure accurate accounting for standard costs, purchase price variances, manufacturing variances, excess and obsolete inventory reserves, warranty reserves, and inventory valuation
Direct quarterly and annual audit support and maintain SOX-compliant internal controls
Lead operational forecasting with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, FP&A, and Finance leadership
Develop models and processes to improve forecasts for inventory, manufacturing costs, COGS, and supply chain expenses
Provide strategic insights on product costs, margins, supply chain risks, inventory trends, and operational performance
Evaluate business initiatives, investments, manufacturing decisions, and cost optimization opportunities
Deliver financial analysis and recommendations for executive decision-making and operational strategy
Modernize processes through automation, system enhancements, and analytics-driven reporting
Partner with IT and business systems teams to improve ERP functionality, reporting, and data quality
Implement scalable reporting and analytics for inventory, product profitability, manufacturing performance, and operational efficiencies
Drive technology adoption to reduce manual effort and improve organizational effectiveness
Serve as primary finance partner for Operations and Supply Chain leadership
Translate complex financial information into actionable business insights
Communicate financial risks, opportunities, and operational performance to executive leadership
Lead and develop a high-performing accounting and finance team through subordinate managers and senior individual contributors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Minimum 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant cost accounting experience in a manufacturing, hardware, or supply chain environment
Minimum 7+ years of leadership experience managing managers and accounting teams
Deep expertise in cost accounting, standard costing methodologies, inventory accounting, manufacturing accounting, supply chain finance, variance analysis, forecasting and financial planning, and financial reporting and controls
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements
Experience with large ERP platforms, preferably Oracle Cloud
Advanced financial modeling and data analytics skills
Proven ability to develop strategy and provide direction across multiple functional areas
Demonstrated success leading complex organizational and process transformation initiatives
Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, complex, and rapidly changing business environments
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
Track record of building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing teams
CPA preferred
Public accounting experience is a plus
Less than 5% travel per year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Benefits package offered (details available via employer benefits information)