Base
Power
LeadCostAccountant
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.
“Lead Cost Accountant at Base. Skills: Cost accounting, Inventory accounting, Standard costing. Own and maintain standard cost methodologies. Lead inventory accounting system design”
Industry & Context.
Variance analysis; Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years manufacturing accounting, 7+ years cost accounting, Experience managing people, Experience managing processes, Expert knowledge standard costing, Expert knowledge BOMs, Expert knowledge routings, Expert knowledge inventory accounting, Advanced ERP experience, Advanced skills Microsoft Office, Variance analysis experience, Root cause analysis experience, Clear communication skills, Exposure energy hardware, Exposure complex assemblies, Experience high-growth environment, Desire operate high-growth environment
Nice to Have
CMA preferred, CPA preferred, Netsuite experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Own and maintain standard cost methodologies
Lead inventory accounting system design
Lead inventory process design
Establish cost accounting policies
Maintain cost accounting policies
Establish cost accounting processes
Maintain cost accounting processes
Collaborate to resolve inventory discrepancies
Collaborate to improve internal controls
Own inventory valuation
Own capitalization rules
Conduct analysis of material variances
Conduct analysis of production variances
Recommend improvement opportunities
Support physical inventory counts
Own related adjustments in ERP
Support month end close
Own inventory accounts
Own related production accounts
Ensure timely reconciliation
Ensure accurate reconciliation
Support accounting of deployed battery systems
Support system deployments
Support installations
Support component swaps
Serve as educator to business
Perform other procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with operations; Partner with engineering; Partner with supply chain; Partner with finance; Partner across functional groups
Communication Scope
Clear communication
Full Job Description
ABOUT BASE Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time. ABOUT THE ROLE The Cost Accounting Manager will be responsible for building and scaling the cost accounting function and supporting systems, as well as supporting accounting efforts related to deployed inventory. This role will partner closely with operations, engineering, supply chain, and finance teams to support a smooth production ramp‑up and ensure accurate financial data capture throughout the process. Supported by best‑in‑class technology resources and tools, this position offers a unique opportunity to join at the ground level and shape the systems and processes from the start. What You’ll Do - Own and maintain standard cost methodologies for materials, labor and overhead. - Lead inventory accounting system and process design, including BOM definitions, routings, and item master governance, in partnership with operations and engineering. - Establish and maintain cost accounting policies and processes in accordance with US GAAP, including the ongoing documentation thereof. - Collaborate with operations, engineering, supply chain, finance and others to resolve inventory discrepancies and improve internal controls. - Own inventory valuation, reserves, and capitalization rules for tooling and builds. - Conduct routine analysis of material and production variances, partnering with operations to identify root causes and recommend improvement opportunities. - Support physical inventory counts, and own related adjustments in ERP. - Supporting month end close through ownership of the inventory and related production accounts, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation. - Support th
Applying for this Lead Cost Accountant role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Ashby
- Ashby is a fast modern ATS — most applications take under 3 minutes.
- The resume parser is strong; verify parsed experience dates and job titles.
- Custom screening questions are often scored algorithmically — answer completely.
- Location field affects geo-based screening; use your actual metro area.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Base?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.