Director, Accounting – Manufacturing

Crusoe

Brighton +2 more

On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 10+ years of manufacturing accounting experience and a track record of leading multi-site teams.

Best fit for

Candidates with 10+ years of progressive accounting experience and leadership in manufacturing environments
— “10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in manufacturing or cost accounting and 3+ years leading teams (including managers).”
Individuals who have led cost accounting frameworks and inventory valuation in complex, multi-site settings
— “Proven ownership of standard costing, inventory valuation and variance analysis in a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment.”
Professionals with strong ERP manufacturing module expertise and a history of system improvements
— “ERP manufacturing modules (BOMs, routings, work orders, costing) and lead system improvements and implementations.”

Things to consider

The role requires direct factory floor engagement and influence over senior engineering and operations leaders
— “High operational credibility: comfortable on the factory floor and able to influence senior operations and engineering leaders.”
Candidates must be prepared to meet US GAAP compliance and audit readiness standards
— “Ensure US GAAP compliance and own the manufacturing control environment, building it out to a SOX-ready, audit-ready standard.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in building scalable cost and inventory processes with automation focus
— “Design, document and continuously improve scalable processes, with a focus on automation, as new facilities and product lines come online.”
Emphasize leadership of multi-site teams and your ability to set team structure and development paths
— “Lead, build and develop a team of 8+ across multiple manufacturing facilities. Set the team's structure, hiring plan and development path as the business grows.”
Showcase your expertise in ERP manufacturing modules and standard costing frameworks
— “Own the cost accounting framework, including standard cost methodology, the annual standard-setting process, overhead absorption and labor rates.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

leading and building a team of 8+ across multiple manufacturing facilities
setting cost targets and tracking performance
advising executive leadership on product and program margins
owning the cost accounting framework
leading the month-end close for the manufacturing entity

Typical background

experience in manufacturing accountingbackground in financial reporting and controls

Skills & requirements

Required

AccountingCost AccountingFinancial ReportingTeam LeadershipFinancial InsightCost TargetsInventory AccountingFinancial Controls

Preferred

Standard Cost MethodologyOverhead AbsorptionLabor RatesInventory ValuationWIPHigh-value Long-lead ComponentsReserves And Excess/obsolete InventoryManufacturing VariancesYield And Productivity Analysis

Stack & domain

AccountingCost AccountingFinancial ReportingManufacturing AccountingInventory AccountingFinancial AnalysisFinancial ModelingLeadershipTeam ManagementProblem-solvingDecision-makingCommunicationCollaborationManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Crusoe via Ashby

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.
We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.
We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.
If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.
About the Role
Crusoe is looking for a Director of Accounting to own accounting, cost accounting and financial reporting for its manufacturing business. You'll report to the Corporate Controller and lead a multi-site team of 8+ and act as the accounting partner to Manufacturing leadership. You'll also build the cost, inventory and control infrastructure the business needs as production grows to meet demand for Crusoe's AI infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Lead, build and develop a team of 8+ across multiple manufacturing facilities. Set the team's structure, hiring plan and development path as the business grows.
Act as the primary finance partner to manufacturing leadership (operations, supply chain, engineering, quality and procurement). Turn plant and assembly metrics into financial insight and decisions.
Drive financial accountability across operations by setting cost targets, tracking performance and influencing decisions on capacity, make-vs-buy, sourcing and pricing.
Advise executive leadership on product and program margins, cost-reduction opportunities and the financial impact of design, material and process changes.
Cost Accounting & Inventory
Own the cost accounting framework, including standard cost methodology, the annual standard-setting process, overhead absorption and labor rates.
Set and oversee inventory accounting policy, including valuation, WIP, high-value long-lead components, reserves and excess/obsolete inventory. Own the cycle count and physical inventory programs across all sites.
Lead analysis of manufacturing variances (purchase price, usage, labor, overhead), yield and productivity. Turn the results into actionable cost-improvement initiatives.
Own new-product and new-program cost estimates and margin modeling in partnership with Engineering and Sales.
Close, Reporting & Controls
Be accountable for a timely, accurate month-end close for the manufacturing entity. Present results, key drivers and risks to the Controller, CAO and operations leadership.
Ensure US GAAP compliance and own the manufacturing control environment, building it out to a SOX-ready, audit-ready standard. Serve as the primary contact for external auditors on manufacturing and inventory matters.
Lead the manufacturing entity's annual budget and rolling forecasts, working with FP&A.
Systems & Scale
Act as the accounting owner for the ERP manufacturing modules (BOMs, routings, work orders, costing) and lead system improvements and implementations.
Design, document and continuously improve scalable processes, with a focus on automation, as new facilities and product lines come online.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting. CPA or CMA required.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in manufacturing or cost accounting and 3+ years leading teams (including managers).
Proven ownership of standard costing, inventory valuation and variance analysis in a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment.
Deep experience with ERP manufacturing modules (BOMs, routings, job and work-order costing). ERP implementation experience is a plus.
Experience with complex inventory, such as WIP, engineered-to-order or high-value long-lead components.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls. SOX, public-company or Big 4 experience is a plus.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
High operational credibility: comfortable on the factory floor and able to influence senior operations and engineering leaders.
Track record of scaling teams, processes and systems in a high-growth environment.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation and equity packages
Restricted Stock Units
Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
Employer contributions to HSA account
Paid parental leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Professional development & tuition reimbursement
Mental health & wellness support
Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
Cell phone stipend
401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
Volunteer time off
Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
Daily meals allowance
Additional perks & programs specific to location
Compensation Range
Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $185,000 - $215,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Source: Crusoe careers (Ashby)