Director, Cost Accounting

iA is a dynamic software and manufacturing company, delivering multiple products including NEXiA Software, High Volume Prescription Fulfilment Systems, Retail Pharmacy Equipment, and Support Services for over 50 years.  As iA continues to evolve, having the right people, processes, and technologies in place to drive positive growth over the next 50 years and beyond is the priority.  iA is looking for a Director, Cost Accounting with a strong technical accounting background and a passion for driving positive, sustainable processes and procedures.   

The ideal candidate for this role is both a builder of systems and processes as well as an expert in cost accounting, development of standard costs, process re-engineering, internal controls, and in inspiring and leading a diverse team to be their best selves and experts in accounting.  This candidate will be an ERP and Costing Expert to be a trusted partner and collaborator that helps iA move away from older Excel driven procedures and towards robust ERP systems and processes that can leverage RPA, Centralized Reporting, Planning/Accounting Alignment and Prescriptive Analytics.

The Role:

 The Director, Cost Accounting is responsible for ensuring that costs for iA’s products and services are allocated according to company procedures and in compliance with financial accounting standards. Oversees the Cost Accounting Team and Program Financial Analysist, cost control systems, manages and interprets cost audits, and prepares cost accounting reports for iA’s leadership.  The Director, Cost Accounting works in conjunction with iA’s Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing teams and must demonstrate excellent communication skills and working in a team environment.

What you’ll do: 

• Construct ERP systems, processes and procedures for cost accounting, MRP system for accurate capture and clear reporting of enterprise costs including monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
• Work with engineering and manufacturing staff on the development, implementation, and ongoing analysis of
• Proper item setup, routers, and related BOM’s
• Costing and inventory valuation standards
• Create and review controls needed for data accumulation and reporting systems
• Report on breakeven points and margins by product, customer, and department
• Report on product profitability
• Report on periodic variances and their causes
• Perform cost accumulation tasks of material and labor as needed
• Analyze capital budgeting requests
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts
• Investigate cycle counting variances and resolve issues
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies. Update standards costs in the bill of materials
• Oversee project budget and tracking, including financial analysis and modeling, monitor project spending, profitability analysis, EAC calculations, and monitor financial risks and opportunities for existing and booked projects

  Who you are:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 10 years’ experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• ERP system and process expert

Even better if you also have:

• APICS or similar certification
• Project Management experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently
• Results driven

What are the perks?

• Generous time off policy that allows you to put your family first
• Opportunity to work on the cutting edge of pharmacy automation in a high growth tech company
• Competitive benefits, salary, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Commitment to professional development and working for a company where your voice is heard

More about iA:

Our Mission: We partner with providers to transform pharmacy through our leading-edge software enabled fulfillment technology and partners to deepen the patient-pharmacist relationship, enhancing patient safety and choice while increasing operational efficiency. iA empowers pharmacists to focus on patient care. iA can run the prescription fulfillment process from start to finish, helping pharmacies manage fulfillment and inventory to help lower costs, improve efficiency, increase safety, and provide comprehensive Rx tracking and real-time support.

 Our Products:

• Software
• Modular Hardware
• Sophisticated Counting and Collation Devices

 Our Core Values:

• Solutions Driven
• Customer Centric
• Championing Diversity
• Empowering Ownership
• Trust Daringly

To learn more about iA’s product, people and culture visit us at iarx.com OR check us out on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter!

iA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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