Radiant Industries
Cost Accounting Manager
El Segundo, CA · Contract
No sponsorshipDetected 31 days ago
Financial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingFP&ASupply ChainERPHRISCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsFinancial Reporting
About the role
- The company's first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can be transported anywhere power is needed and run for up to 5 years without refueling.
- Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees. - Daily catered lunch.
- Free snacks and drinks. - Flexible PTO policy.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all cost and inventory accounting functions within the accounting team, reporting directly to the Director of Accounting.
- Manage all aspects of manufacturing cost accounting, including costing projects, month-end close, cost maintenance, labor and overhead absorption, inventory and fixed assets management, and freight/duty tracking.
- Develop strong cross-functional relationships with Operations and Supply Chain teams to enhance understanding of processes, costs, and revenue drivers.
- Take ownership of cost accounting functions, establish best practices, and drive process improvements, with a focus on change management.
- Identify and implement operational efficiencies to improve labor and overhead burden costs, driving business profitability.
- Ensure ERP data accuracy through regular analysis, internal audits, and coordination with inventory control and production teams. Lead ERP process enhancements to support evolving business needs.
- Partner with FP&A to identify cost drivers, develop financial models, and ensure accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) cost calculations. Perform key variance analyses, including margin analysis, purchase price variances, and cost revaluations.
- Support audit processes as needed.
- Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world's first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors.
- Radiant's unique, practical approach to nuclear development leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe, factory-built microreactors that use existing, well-qualified materials.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on expertise in managerial and financial accounting, with the ability to understand production environments and related financial processes.
Nice to have
- CPA, MBA, or CMA certification, along with supervisory and financial reporting experience.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 7+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing and/or R&D environment.
- Deep knowledge of supply chain, inventory flow, operations, and manufacturing principles.
- Proven ability to analyze transactional data in an ERP system and communicate key insights to leadership.
- Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of financial, distribution, and manufacturing systems.
- Highly organized, dependable, and professional, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Compensation
- Total Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
- 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents.
- Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
- 8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents.
- Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.
- Flexible PTO policy.
Company info
- Founded in 2020, Radiant is on track to test its first reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory this summer, with initial customer deliveries beginning in 2028.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
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