Cost Accounting Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead cost accounting and reporting for a fast-growing, open-source tech company. You’ll collaborate across Finance and cross-functional teams to design scalable cost review and recognition processes, automate the cost life cycle, and ensure IFRS compliance. You will mentor a team and interface with external auditors, driving speed, transparency, and accuracy in global reporting. This role blends accounting expertise with systems thinking in a technology-focused environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Distributed work environment with team sprints
• Learning and development budget (USD 2,000/year)
• Annual compensation review and performance-based bonus
• Parental leave and other leave policies
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Travel opportunities to meet colleagues and events

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable cost management, allocation and reporting processes with cross-functional teams
• Drive end-to-end automation of the cost life cycle in NetSuite and related systems
• Incorporate best practices and AI to improve reporting speed and accuracy
• Review cost recognition impact of non-standard expenses
• Lead and develop a team of cost accounting and systems accounting professionals
• Support month-end cost close, reconciliations, and fluctuation analysis
• Maintain internal controls over cost transactions and reporting
• Prepare accounting memos on significant cost recognition matters
• Act as liaison with external auditors on purchase-to-pay matters
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements and manage cost accounting risks

Key requirements

• Qualified accounting professional (CPA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong IFRS experience
• Deep IFRS knowledge including IFRS 16/IAS38 and SaaS/services rules
• Leadership or management experience
• Experience managing cost accounting processes and scaling in high-growth environments
• Experience with ERP/operational finance systems; NetSuite preferred
• Multi-country, multi-currency operations and tax exposure understanding
• Excellent written and spoken English; strong interpersonal skills

• Interpersonal communication
• Curiosity and flexibility
• Accountability and self-motivation
• IFRS knowledge including IFRS 16/IAS38
• Cost accounting and cost recognition processes
• ERP experience with NetSuite (preferred)

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