Manufacturing Cost Accountant

POSITION IDENTIFICATION

Title: Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Business Unit: iManufacturing

Reports to: Plant Manager

Location: Yorba Linda

Start Date: Immediately

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Impact Housing is a vertically integrated housing development and production company whose mission is to solve the housing crisis among low- and moderate-income households in Southern California.  Impact Housing is headquartered in the Bunker Hill district of downtown Los Angeles, coupled with a 51K SF modular manufacturing facility located in Yorba Linda and a satellite construction office in the Grantville district in San Diego.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cost Accountant is responsible for managing all aspects of cost accounting related to the company’s modular home manufacturing and construction operations. This includes tracking, analyzing, and reporting on costs associated with materials, labor, production, and field construction. The position requires a deep understanding of both manufacturing cost accounting and construction project accounting, including job costing, WIP management, inventory control, and project billing.

This role will play a key part in ensuring financial accuracy across the full project lifecycle, from factory production through on-site completion, while supporting process improvement and cost efficiency initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Cost Accounting & Financial Management

• Maintain accurate cost accounting records for manufacturing and construction projects, ensuring proper cost and revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.
• Analyze direct and indirect costs—including materials, labor, subcontractors, and overhead—and monitor budget-to-actual performance.
• Prepare and review job cost reports, variance analyses, WIP schedules, and other performance dashboards.
• Assist with budget preparation, forecasting, and development of cost standards and allocation methods.
• Reconcile inventory, WIP, and COGS accounts monthly.

Manufacturing & Construction Accounting

• Track and allocate costs across production phases and projects, maintaining accurate BOMs, assemblies, and production records in NetSuite.
• Coordinate with project managers on budgeting, forecasting, and project cost control.
• Oversee progress billings, retention, and cost-to-complete calculations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Monitor factory and project performance to identify cost variances and improvement opportunities.

Systems, Reporting, and Compliance (NetSuite Focus)

• Maintain cost accounting and project structures within NetSuite ERP and ensure accurate setup of cost centers, items, and BOMs.
• Generate and analyze financial and operational reports directly from NetSuite to support management decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies; support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with IT and operations to enhance automation, integration, and reporting efficiency.

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with operations, project management, and procurement to support pricing, budgeting, and cost control decisions.
• Provide cost insights and performance analyses to drive profitability and efficiency initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS         

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 in cost accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing and construction industries, preferably modular or prefabricated housing.
  
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, job costing, and WIP accounting principles.
  
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, and internal control best practices.

Technical and Software Knowledge

• Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP required.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and familiarity with ERP-based reporting.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required
• CPA or CMA preferred

COMPENSATION

• Salary range of $75,000 - $85,000 - based on experience
• Health benefits, Medical Dental, FSA, HSA
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Holiday pay
• Ownership of company equity
• 401K Retirement Plan

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting, walking, standing, and working in various environmental conditions.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Impact Housing is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, complies with ADA regulations and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, medical condition, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

For more information about Impact Housing, visit ihousing.us.