Saildrone

Staff Cost Accountant

Alameda, California, United States · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$108kDetected 7 days ago

SalesBusiness DevelopmentAccountingFP&ASupply ChainERPNetSuiteVariance Analysis

About the role

This role will assist in ensuring accurate tracking of inventory, production costs, and cost of goods sold in a fast-scaling hardware environment.

Support inventory accounting across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Support cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate BOMs and cost inputs.
Maintain documentation and support audit requests.
Saildrone is seeking a Staff Cost Accountant to join our Finance organization and support cost accounting and inventory operations across our manufacturing and fleet lifecycle.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who wants to build deep expertise in cost accounting within a complex, real-world production system.
At Saildrone, we're building operational capability that matters-and that requires people who can do their best work over the long term.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
2-5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or inventory-heavy environments.
Must have a strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
Experience with Standard Costing models, and also with MRP, PLM and QMS systems.
Exposure to cost accounting concepts (inventory, WIP, standard costing, variance analysis).
Proven ability to partner across technical teams in a fast-paced environment.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you and your family while you contribute to a mission with lasting significance.
Generous Time Off: Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual plus a robust annual holiday schedule and paid sick leave ensure you can rest, reset, and sustain performance over time.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Premium, multi-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with significant company contributions for employees and dependents-providing security and peace of mind.
Shared Ownership in the Mission: Equity grants are a core part of our compensation, allowing you to participate in the long-term value you help create through meaningful, operational work.
Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with flexible pre-tax and Roth payroll contribution options supports long-term financial planning.

The Finance team ensures Saildrone's financial foundation scales with global deployments and advanced technology development.
We partner closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and FP&A to deliver accurate, timely financial insights that support operations in a national security and defense environment.
Assist with standard cost updates and variance analysis (material, labor, overhead).
Prepare journal entries related to inventory, COGS, and manufacturing activity.
Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate discrepancies.
Assist in month-end close and reporting related to cost accounting.

Saildrone is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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