Posted 1mo ago

Cost Accountant

@ Life Science Outsourcing
Somersworth, New Hampshire, United States
HybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Develop costing models, Analyze variances, Support month-end close
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; 3–7 years cost accounting in manufacturing; experience in regulated environments preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle), Excel (Advanced)
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Job Description

Join a High-Growth Medical Device Manufacturer



At Life Science Outsourcing (LSO), we are a trusted partner to leading medical device companies, delivering high-quality, life-saving products in a regulated, fast-paced environment. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a Cost Accountant who can bring financial clarity to our operations and help drive smarter, data-informed decisions across the business.



If you thrive at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy, and enjoy turning data into actionable insights, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact.





What You’ll Do



As a key partner to Finance and Operations leadership, you will play a critical role in strengthening cost visibility, improving margins, and supporting business growth.



Cost Accounting & Analysis




  • Develop and maintain standard costing models (labor, materials, overhead)

  • Analyze manufacturing variances and provide actionable recommendations

  • Support month-end close activities (inventory, COGS, production reporting)

  • Deliver margin and profitability analysis by product, customer, and program



Inventory & Manufacturing Partnership




  • Collaborate with Operations to ensure accurate BOMs and routings

  • Support cycle counts and physical inventory processes

  • Analyze inventory trends (turns, excess, obsolescence)

  • Ensure compliance with inventory controls in a regulated (FDA/ISO) environment



Pricing & Business Support




  • Partner with Sales and Program teams on quoting and pricing strategies

  • Evaluate financial impact of new product introductions (NPI)

  • Identify cost drivers and cost reduction opportunities



Process Improvement & Systems




  • Improve cost accounting processes and internal controls

  • Support ERP system enhancements and optimization

  • Help build KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools for operational efficiency



Compliance & Audit




  • Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal policies

  • Support internal/external audits and documentation

  • Maintain strong internal controls aligned with best practices