Sr Cost Accountant

Robert Half - Fremont, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fremont, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Cost Accountant position at Robert Half in Fremont, California, is responsible for overseeing the cost accounting function, ensuring efficiency in daily operations, and collaborating with various teams to maintain financial and operational reports. The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership capabilities, and a comprehensive understanding of financial strategies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the cost accounting function and cost control & pricing.
• Supervising the preparation of financial reports by the accounting team.
• Ensuring smooth functioning of day-to-day operations.
• Developing and implementing financial systems, policies, and procedures.
• Providing financial analysis and evaluation to support decision-making.
• Controlling, monitoring, and analyzing operational and financial processes.
• Developing and implementing operational and financial strategies.
• Identifying and analyzing areas of risk.
• Establishing and maintaining financial control systems.
• Identifying areas of inefficiency and proposing new strategies to tackle them.
• Reviewing financial reports and presenting them to senior management.
• Providing financial analysis and supporting executives in making informed decisions.
• Developing and maintaining financial control systems.
• Communicating and collaborating with other departments to ensure smooth functioning of operations.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience working in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Financial systems knowledge of NetSuite with experience in customizations and module implementations is highly desirable.
• Experience with data analytics, financial reporting, and managing audit processes.
• Experience with IT systems, managerial reporting tools, Excel modelling, and data management.
• Proven financial management and reporting experience, with a focus on streamlining accounting processes.
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of GAAP principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and locations.
• Possess a track record of process leadership and process improvement.

Nice-to-haves

• Public accounting experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan enrollment