Capstone Green Energy
Cost Accountant
Capstone Green Energy seeks a Cost Accountant to manage inventory and cost accounting processes, ensuring financial accuracy, operational excellence, and compliance with GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. The role focuses on standard costing, inventory valuation, gross margin analysis, and the preparation of schedules supporting 10-Q and 10-K filings.
Position Purpose Manage inventory and cost accounting operations, maintain integrity of financial statements, support regulatory reporting, and drive process improvements aligned with company strategy.
Base Pay Range $80,000.00/yr - $99,000.00/yr
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare and review standard costing, bill of materials costing, inventory reserve analysis, and settle production orders.
Document process impacts on inventory and cost operations in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
Maintain inventory and costing account narratives, processes, and controls.
Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and financial statement integrity.
Prepare financial close related to inventory and cost operations for a public company.
Create supplemental financial schedules on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Support preparation of Company Form 10Q and Form 10K and all regulatory and compliance reporting.
Collaborate with external auditors during audit processes and SEC filing reviews.
Establish and maintain cost and inventory accounting policies, practices, and procedures.
Drive process improvement initiatives aligned with best practices and company direction.
Keep management informed of financial issues affecting operations and report on changes and implications.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Analyze and report gross margin improvement initiatives across manufacturing, sales, and engineering.
Track and analyze gross margin performance, identifying trends and areas requiring attention.
Analyze inventory product costs and manufacturing overhead in partnership with operations.
Prepare financial reports and forecasts related to inventory and gross margins.
Assess risks and opportunities related to inventory levels and supply‑chain financing.
Cost Management & Control
Implement cost‑control measures to reduce excess inventory and optimize working capital.
Ensure accurate inventory accounting in compliance with GAAP.
Operational & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with supply chain and operations teams to validate financial strategies with inventory needs.
Improve processes for inventory tracking, reporting, and financial reconciliation.
Support ERP system for efficient inventory and financial reporting.
Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
Skills and Abilities Required
Strong knowledge of inventory costing, accounting principles, and financial modeling.
Operational expertise; knowledge of general ledger, close processes, and reporting.
Proficiency with spreadsheets and other relevant software.
Experience within a public company and SEC financial reporting cycles.
Ability to balance urgency, strategic, and tactical skills and willingness to get into the details.
Ability to inspire others, demonstrate strong work ethic, provide assistance, recognition, and encouragement, and adapt well to changing conditions.
Education and Experience Desired
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred.
4+ years of progressive experience in finance and inventory costing.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
Work Environment
This is an on‑site role.
Extensive periods of sitting and computer use.
Willingness to work beyond a standard 40‑hour workweek.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities that the incumbent(s) must possess to successfully perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
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Position Purpose Manage inventory and cost accounting operations, maintain integrity of financial statements, support regulatory reporting, and drive process improvements aligned with company strategy.
Base Pay Range $80,000.00/yr - $99,000.00/yr
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare and review standard costing, bill of materials costing, inventory reserve analysis, and settle production orders.
Document process impacts on inventory and cost operations in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
Maintain inventory and costing account narratives, processes, and controls.
Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and financial statement integrity.
Prepare financial close related to inventory and cost operations for a public company.
Create supplemental financial schedules on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Support preparation of Company Form 10Q and Form 10K and all regulatory and compliance reporting.
Collaborate with external auditors during audit processes and SEC filing reviews.
Establish and maintain cost and inventory accounting policies, practices, and procedures.
Drive process improvement initiatives aligned with best practices and company direction.
Keep management informed of financial issues affecting operations and report on changes and implications.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Analyze and report gross margin improvement initiatives across manufacturing, sales, and engineering.
Track and analyze gross margin performance, identifying trends and areas requiring attention.
Analyze inventory product costs and manufacturing overhead in partnership with operations.
Prepare financial reports and forecasts related to inventory and gross margins.
Assess risks and opportunities related to inventory levels and supply‑chain financing.
Cost Management & Control
Implement cost‑control measures to reduce excess inventory and optimize working capital.
Ensure accurate inventory accounting in compliance with GAAP.
Operational & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with supply chain and operations teams to validate financial strategies with inventory needs.
Improve processes for inventory tracking, reporting, and financial reconciliation.
Support ERP system for efficient inventory and financial reporting.
Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
Skills and Abilities Required
Strong knowledge of inventory costing, accounting principles, and financial modeling.
Operational expertise; knowledge of general ledger, close processes, and reporting.
Proficiency with spreadsheets and other relevant software.
Experience within a public company and SEC financial reporting cycles.
Ability to balance urgency, strategic, and tactical skills and willingness to get into the details.
Ability to inspire others, demonstrate strong work ethic, provide assistance, recognition, and encouragement, and adapt well to changing conditions.
Education and Experience Desired
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred.
4+ years of progressive experience in finance and inventory costing.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
Work Environment
This is an on‑site role.
Extensive periods of sitting and computer use.
Willingness to work beyond a standard 40‑hour workweek.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities that the incumbent(s) must possess to successfully perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
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