Senior Cost Accounting Manager

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs. Cerebras' current customers include top model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras , to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference. Thanks to the groundbreaking wafer-scale architecture, Cerebras Inference offers the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation. About The Role The Senior Cost Accounting Manager will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting both Finance and Operations. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong computational and analytical ability, and the capacity to quickly derive insights from high volume manufacturing and inventory-related transactions. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning end-to-end cost accounting processes. This is a high visibility role working closely with leaders in Supply Chain, Procurement and Finance. Responsibilities Cost Capitalization & Allocations Assess, capitalize, and allocate inventory rebates. Evaluate and allocate wafer manufacturing yield losses. Capitalize operational costs and manufacturing overhead, ensuring accurate classification for variance analysis. Book monthly facilities allocations. Accrue and capitalize freight and tariff costs monthly. Inventory Accounting & Reconciliations Prepare monthly inventory reconciliations and post all related journal entries. Record and reconcile inventory-in-transit accruals. Ensure proper inventory classification across Raw Materials (RM), Work-in-Process (WIP), and Finished Goods (FG). Coordinate physical inventory counts with Operations and external auditors. Optimize and drive efficiency and accuracy in the accounting close process for inventory and other manufactured assets Manufacturing & COGS Analysis Track and analyze FG movements to ensure correct accounting for COGS, RMAs, RMA replacements, and internal deployments to PPE. Review COGS transactions for completeness and accuracy. Perform gross margin flux analysis and partner with Operations to investigate key drivers. Audit & Cross-Functional Support Support internal and external audit requests related to inventory and cost accounting. Collaborate with Operations to validate inventory movements, yields, and system accuracy. Support inventory count validations working cross functionally with operations. Skills And Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field CPA or CMA required with knowledge of GAAP, inventory accounting, costing methodologies, and fixed assets. 7+ years of progressive cost accounting experience in manufacturing, hardware, or infrastructure-intensive environments. Up to 3 years of Big 4 early career experience will be viewed favorably. Strong experience with NetSuite and advanced Excel skills. Personal Attributes Thrives in fast-paced, high growth, high-ambiguity environments. Ability to work with high volumes of unstructured data and create appropriate data structures to provide insights Able to think systematically and optimize processes. Able to ramp quickly, identify gaps, and take ownership. Hands-on, detail-oriented, and execution-focused. Strong cross-functional communicator with sound judgment #L