Director of Cost & Inventory - Hyper-growth Technology Company - Hybrid
PCG Talent Network, San Francisco
About the Company
We are a hyper-growth manufacturing technology company rapidly scaling production and operations across the San Francisco Bay Area. As the business continues to expand, we are seeking an experienced senior manufacturing finance professional to provide hands‑on leadership and help build scalable inventory, costing, and manufacturing finance processes.
Role Overview
The Director of Cost & Inventory serves as the finance owner for inventory, cost accounting, and acts as a trusted partner to Operations, Supply Chain, and IT. This role functions as the finance administrator for the inventory and costing modules within the ERP system and plays a key role in strengthening controls, reporting, and financial visibility in a fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Own inventory and cost accounting for a high‑growth environment
- Act as a finance administrator for inventory and costing within the ERP system
- Manage staff responsible for vendor setup, item master maintenance, and cost configuration
- Monitor inventory transactions and ensure accurate valuation
- Lead investigation and resolution of inventory, cost, and manufacturing variances
- Own the month‑end close for inventory and cost of goods sold
- Prepare gross margin bridge analysis and inventory roll‑forward schedules
- Manage and allocate freight, warehousing, and customs into landed cost
- Design, implement, and improve inventory processes and internal controls
- Create dashboards and ERP enhancements
- Support audits and cross‑functional initiatives related to manufacturing finance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, and inventory management
- Strong hands‑on experience in inventory, COGS, and manufacturing cost structures
- Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, scaling manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical, leadership, and cross‑functional communication skills
- Availability to work onsite 3–4 days per week