Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people’s lives more fulfilling.
Location: Salem, Oregon (3+ days/week on site), Reports to Director, Finance & Accounting
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager, Operations Finance to join our team. This player/coach role will be critical in overseeing standard cost accounting, inventory analysis, and accurate labor and overhead rates. The successful candidate will be responsible for in-depth labor cost analysis, driving product cost initiatives and reporting, conducting shipping and logistics analysis, and playing a key role in identifying and implementing cost reduction projects to enhance the overall financial health of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Standard Cost Accounting: Own and manage all aspects of standard cost development, maintenance, and analysis.
- Inventory Analysis: Conduct thorough inventory valuation, reconcile inventory accounts, and perform detailed analysis of inventory trends and variances.
- Labor and Overhead Rates: Establish and maintain accurate labor and overhead rates for costing and budgeting purposes.
- Labor Cost Analysis: Analyze labor costs, including direct and indirect labor, identifying drivers and recommending efficiency improvements.
- Product Cost Initiatives & Reporting: Lead and participate in product cost initiatives, providing financial insights and preparing comprehensive product cost reports.
- Shipping & Logistics Analysis: Analyze shipping and logistics costs, identifying areas for optimization and cost reduction.
- Cost Out Projects: Drive and support cost reduction projects across operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve cost efficiencies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production, operations, supply chain, and other departments to gather cost-related information and provide financial insights to support decision-making.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts, specifically as they relate to cost of goods sold, inventory, and operational expenses.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
- Month-End and Year-End Close: Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing journal entries and supporting documentation related to operations finance.
- Team Development: Develop, supervise and mentor a team of cost accounting & operations finance professionals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA or CMA certification preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in cost accounting or operations finance within a complex manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in manufacturing and accounting systems (e.g., MiSys, Windchill, Quickbooks) and advanced Google Sheets skills.
- Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and cost accounting methodologies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.
- Proven ability to drive cost out initiatives and achieve measurable results.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
- Equity: Company stock options.
- Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
- Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
- Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Time Off:
- Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
- Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
- On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
- Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
- Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.
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