Cost Accounting Manager

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a Cost Accounting Manager, ideally a candidate with a passion for systems accounting, to drive cost recognition process, decisions, systems and reporting.

In our finance function we aspire to set the industry pace for speed and accuracy of reporting. We aim to achieve this by driving alignment across operational processes, cost structures and financial systems to drive consistency, transparency and efficiency.

Collaborate with Procurement, Commercial Systems,  Operations,Legal, and FP&A teams to design and maintain scalable cost management, allocation and reporting processes. Drive process and configuration improvements in NetSuite and related systems for end-to-end automation of the cost life cycle
Incorporate industry best practices, emerging technology and AI to raise the bar for reporting speed and accuracy
Review and evaluate the cost recognition impact of non-standard expenses
Lead, mentor and develop a team of cost accounting and systems accounting professionals
Assist in month-end cost close, including reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and other reporting
Develop and maintain effective internal controls over cost transactions and reporting
Research and write accounting memos on significant cost recognition and other related policy matters
Act as the primary liaison with external auditors in matters related to purchase-to-pay.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements while identifying and managing cost accounting risks.

An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
CPA, ACCA or equivalent with excellent technical accounting skills and IFRS experience
A detailed understanding of IFRS 16, IFRS18 and relevant rules related to SaaS and services
Leadership or management responsibility
A track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
Experience in managing cost accounting processes and operational expenses
Experience driving cost recognition and scaling accounting processes in a high-growth environment
Experience with ERP and operational finance systems, including procurement, expense management, and reporting platforms — NetSuite preferred 
Experience in a multi-country multi-currency, operations and tax environment
Professional written and spoken English 
Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability 
Thoughtfulness and self-motivation 
Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments 
Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
Public company reporting and revenue accounting experience
Software implementation, integration and user acceptance
Software engineering qualification or experience
A passion for technology and a desire to work with motivated colleagues
MBA or other relevant business degree