Senior Cost Accountant

ENABLE your future through light.Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7500 employees focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination optical detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical semiconductor industrial consumer products scientific security defense and aerospace sectors.ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.We are currently seeking a Senior Cost Accountant at the Boulder CO plant who reports to this team of 2 and will act as a finance business partner to manufacturing leadership and will work closely with the Division Finance analysts for the 2 divisions that the Boulder plant supports. This role is responsible for managing and analyzing all aspects of the plants financial performance related to manufacturing cost inventory production variances capital investments and standard costing.The Sr. Cost Accountant ensures compliance with global standards and SOX controls while providing timely accurate and insightful financial reporting to support decision-making continuous improvement and operational efficiency. This position plays a critical role in the month-end close forecasting annual operating plan and standard cost updates ensuring alignment with the broader North American Operations team.Main ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & AnalysisReport out on the financial performance of the Boulder manufacturing plant including manufacturing cost inventory CAPEX and cost of goods sold.Prepare and analyze monthly forecasts annual budgets and standard cost updates in coordination with plant leadership and the Operations ControllerSupport monthly variance analysis labor overhead absorption material usage and purchase price variances and provide clear commentary to management.Identify and validate Continuous Improvement CI and Savings initiatives in collaboration with Operations and Engineering.Reporting & Month-End CloseLead and execute month-end closing activities for the plant including inventory reconciliation WIP review variance analysis and production order settlement.Ensure compliance with corporate closing timelines targeting a 4-day close.Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts related to inventory GRIR and fixed assets.Support the calculation and reporting of warranty provisions inventory reserves and E&O Excess & Obsolete inventory.Costing & Inventory ControlWork with Engineering to maintain accurate BOMs routings and cost center rates in SAP S4HANA to ensure correct product costing.Support annual standard cost roll and ensure alignment with corporate guidelines.Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to monitor inventory accuracy cycle counts and scrap reporting.Drive continuous improvement in inventory valuation COGS tracking and variance management.Capital Expenditures CAPEXCoordinate with Engineering and Operations to develop and track CAPEX requests and spending.Support Investment Management processes including project approval capitalization and depreciation tracking.Provide post-implementation financial reviews and ROI validation for completed projects.Compliance Systems & Process ImprovementEnsure adherence to US GAAP SOX and internal control requirements.Support standardization of reporting and control processes across sites in collaboration with the North American Controlling team.Participate in ERP SAP S4HANA and EPM Enterprise Performance Management system initiatives for automation and efficiency.Partner cross-functionally with Operations Supply Chain Engineering and Corporate Finance to implement best practices.QualificationsBachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or other equivalent accreditation.Minimum 5 years of manufacturing finance or cost accounting experience.Strong understanding of SAP including production orders internal orders and cost center accounting.Experience in discrete manufacturing or high-techoptics industry preferred.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power BI or similar analytics tools.Demonstrated experience with financial forecasting variance analysis and standard costing.Strong analytical communication and business partnering skills.Must be a U.S. Citizen due to the sites ITAR qualification status.Benefits start day 1 Medical Dental Vision 401K Holiday Pay PAID MaternityPaternity leave Tuition Reimbursement Long-term and Short-term disability.Pay Range 111000-130000 depending on experience.Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7500 employees focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination optical detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical semiconductor industrial consumer products scientific security defense and aerospace sectors.ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation.At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.Our facility in Boulder Coloradohas key functions in Research and Development Operations Production and other disciplines. This facility specializesin the manufacturing of ultra-precision optical components optical thin film coatings and optical sub-assemblies for demanding applications in lasers materials processing instrumentation life sciences avionics and defense.This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities advanced assembly technology and an extensive in-house metrology lab.LI-FM1LI-OnsiteEqual OpportunityAffirmative Action EmployerMinoritiesFemalesDisabilityGender IdentitySexual OrientationExcelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team Visit httpsjobs.excelitas.com