Cost Accounting Manager

VAST Data is looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to join our growing team!

This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization that is in the center of the hurricane being created by the revolution in artificial intelligence.

“VAST’s data management vision is the future of the market.”- Forbes

VAST Data is the data platform company for the AI era. We are building the enterprise software infrastructure to capture, catalog, refine, enrich, and protect massive datasets and make them available for real-time data analysis and AI training and inference. Designed from the ground up to make AI simple to deploy and manage, VAST takes the cost and complexity out of deploying enterprise and AI infrastructure across data center, edge, and cloud.

Our success has been built through intense innovation, a customer-first mentality and a team of fearless VASTronauts who leverage their skills & experiences to make real market impact. This is an opportunity to be a key contributor at a pivotal time in our company’s growth and at a pivotal point in computing history.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and analytical Cost Accounting Manager to lead our cost accounting function. This role is critical to improving cost visibility, driving gross margin accuracy, and supporting business decisions through detailed cost analysis. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in accounting, combined with business acumen and the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance and Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cost accounting processes, including cost allocation, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis.
• Own and refine cost allocation methodologies (e.g., activity-based, usage-based, headcount-driven), ensuring alignment with business realities.
• Drive accurate and timely close processes for COGS, accruals, and capitalized costs, ensuring compliance with accounting standards (US GAAP).
• Act as the Finance lead for operational initiatives related to cost efficiency, pricing strategies, and supply chain optimization.
• Implement and maintain internal controls related to cost recognition and reporting.
• Prepare cost-related reporting packages for executive leadership, including commentary and variance analysis.
• Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and technical accounting teams as needed.
• Lead or support automation and system improvements related to cost tracking in ERP and BI tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7–15 years of progressive experience in cost accounting, FP&A, or corporate finance.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, cost capitalization, and revenue recognition (ASC 606 experience).
• Demonstrated experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle) and advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Proven ability to manage complex datasets and translate them into actionable insights; experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau) is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Hands-on, independent, and solution-oriented mindset, with strong attention to detail.