Director of Cost Accounting

Alhambra, CA


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Type: Direct-Hire

Category: Finance and Accounting

Reference ID: 10070465

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/1tjw8H


Job Title: Director, Global Cost Accounting for AI Infrastructure Leader

Compensation: $185-235K

Benefits: Healthy bonus + equity; full array of benefits (medical/dental/vision, 401K match, executive perks

Work Schedule: Hybrid Work model: 4 days onsite at a CA-based facility (Bay Area or Los Angeles region)


Addison Group SoCal is partnering with a high-growth, publicly traded technology manufacturer that is helping power the next gen of AI and hyperscale infrastructure. With double-digit Y-o-Y growth, this organization sits at the center of one of the most important tech buildouts of our time. Our client is seeking a Director of Global Accounting -- a strategic, hands-on, systems-savvy leader ready to elevate cost visibility, drive operational excellence, and influence decision-making at the executive level of the business.


The Opportunity

You will own and shape the global cost accounting function in a sophisticated SAP environment -- spanning raw materials through finished goods across multiple manufacturing sites. You'll report to the VP of Finance and partner directly with Operations, Engineering, FP&A & Supply Chain leaders, delivering insights that drive margin, efficiency and growth.


What You'll Do

Strategic Cost Leadership:

  • Architect and continuously refine enterprise-wide costing standards and methodologies (materials, labor, OH)
  • Provide executive-level insights to GM, COS, inventory trends and production performance
  • Act as trusted advisor to manufacturing and business leaders on cost optimization and operational efficiency

Financial Integrity & Reporting

  • Oversee inventory accounting, reconciliations, and reserve strategies
  • Ensure accurate, timely close processes & audit-ready financials
  • Own & strengthen SOX internal controls

Operational Partnership

  • Lead deep-dive analysis on production & purchasing variances, driving root-cause resolution
  • Guide make-vs.-buy decisions, cost reduction strategies, and new product costing
  • Partner cross-functionally to enhance inventory accuracy & risk management

Systems & Process Excellence

  • Champion key modules in SAP, ensuring data integrity & scalability
  • Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements
  • Oversee cost allocations, activity rates, and planning cycles with precision

Leadership & Influence

  • Lead & develop a high-performing global cost accounting team
  • Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement & collaboration

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree with CPA, CMA or MBA highly preferred
  • 12+ years of progressive cost accounting & experience with ramping up/transforming plant operations
  • Proven success in a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment (computer/electronics manufacturing a major win)
  • Deep expertise in SAP
  • Strong executive communication skills -- you can turn complexity into clarity -- liaison effectively with Engineers and Manufacturing Operations leaders
  • Experience in a public company/SOX-regulated environment

Why this role?

You will step into a company that is peaking right now. This is an opportunity to:

  • Influence global manufacturing operations & financial strategy
  • Collaborate with top-tier executive leaders
  • Build & optimize systems that will scale with significant growth

This is the time to join this highly-respected high-tech company. The VP of Finance is eager to meet top talent. Please email your resume to valerie.rodriguez@addisongroup.com


Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.


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