Manager, Cost Accounting

Manager, Cost Accounting

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What You'll Do :

• Lead all cost accounting functions, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Analyze manufacturing performance by comparing actual costs to standards and identifying drivers of variances.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and engineering to ensure accurate costing, inventory control, and margin management.
• Provide strategic insights through in-depth financial and operational analysis to drive profitability and cost control.
• Own and manage the month-end close process for cost and inventory accounting.
• Develop, document, and continuously improve cost accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Lead annual standard cost roll and support budgeting and forecasting efforts related to cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts to ensure accurate reporting.
• Act as a key business partner to leadership, bringing a hands-on and solution-oriented approach to complex challenges.

What You Need :

Bonus Qualifications :

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $124,800 - $156,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs.