Senior Costing Analyst

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience); CPA, CMA, or an advanced degree is a strong plus.
12+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance, ideally in a global hardware or manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, and product cost structures.
Strong analytical skills and a passion for working with large, complex data sets.
Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in SAP, Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, or similar financial tools.
High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and completeness.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Monitor and analyze Return Material Authorization (RMA) activities and related costs, ensuring accurate and timely financial tracking.
Perform RMA inventory and excess stock analysis to identify trends, risks, and optimization opportunities.
Support RMA repair centers and Forward Stocking Locations (FSLs), providing financial insights into performance and cost impacts.
Lead reverse logistics cost analysis, identifying key cost drivers and supporting efficiency initiatives.
Support warranty reserve processes through accurate forecasting and data-driven analysis.
Support month-end close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and detailed COGS analysis.
Drive monthly forecasting of RMA costs, inventory impact, and reverse logistics spending.
Prepare and analyze key financial metrics to support business decisions and executive-level reporting.
Ensure accuracy and reliability of cost accounting systems, working closely with IT and cross-functional partners.
Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, SOX controls, and external audit requirements for inventory and COGS.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, IT, and Business Units to deliver accurate cost analysis and support critical initiatives.
Identify and lead improvement and automation opportunities to increase efficiency in reporting and analytics.
Provide robust ad hoc analysis to support evolving business needs and data-driven decision-making.

Hands-on cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or semiconductor environment.
Extensive experience with SAP in a finance and operations context.
Deep knowledge of product costing and manufacturing financials.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build cross-functional partnerships.
A passion for driving operational improvements and enhancing financial systems.