Cost Accounting Manager

Job Title: Cost Accounting Manager

Reports to: Finance Director - Contract: Fulltime/Permanent

The Opportunity

Arlo's finance team is expanding and we're seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to join our team in Cork. This is a permanent, high visibility role for an experienced cost accountant ready to take full ownership of a complex, SOX relevant function within a US listed public company.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will own Arlo's cost accounting function end to end covering standard costing, inventory reserves, period cost reporting, and management presentations. You will partner closely with the US Corporate Controller, FP&A, Operations, and External Audit, and may have direct report(s). A key focus of the role will be identifying opportunities to streamline and automate manual processes, driving greater efficiency across the function. Flexibility to work overlapping hours with US time zones during close periods is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end to end standard costing process, including quarterly cost uploads, new SKU administration, and overhead rate reviews.
• Lead the quarterly calculation and reporting of inventory reserves, including Excess & Obsolete, Lower of Cost or Market, Used Inventory, and ODM Excess Materials Liability.
• Prepare and present period cost actuals and forecasts to senior management, including the quarterly Inventory Management and Period Cost Review.
• Partner closely with Operations to oversee various cost components and provide accounting analysis and insights to such cost components, such as PPV or Tariff/Duty charges.
• Oversee the monthly and quarterly Cost Trial Balance and Standard Margin reconciliations, and post close cost allocations.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors (Deloitte) on cost accounting and inventory related controls.
• Provide oversight and day to day management to the Cost Accountant, ensuring quality and timeliness across the team's deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement across cost accounting processes, systems, and controls, with a focus on identifying opportunities to streamline and automate manual workflows.

What We're Looking For

• Recognized accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Significant experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing, hardware, or technology company.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory valuation, and reserve calculations under US GAAP.
• Experience operating in a public company or SOX compliant environment.
• Proficiency in Oracle EBS/OCI and advanced Excel skills; experience with OAS is an advantage.
• Proven ability to take full ownership of complex processes while managing across a global team.
• Strong communicator with the confidence to present to senior stakeholders and partner with US based teams.
• A track record of identifying opportunities to streamline and automate manual accounting processes, with the initiative to drive change and improve efficiency.

Why Join Arlo

At Arlo, you'll join a collaborative global finance team where your expertise will directly influence cost accuracy, inventory controls, and operational scalability. This role offers broad senior level exposure within a public company, with real ownership and visibility from day one. If you're a driven accounting leader looking for full accountability and impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We're committed to inclusivity and selecting the strongest candidate-no matter their background. Even if you don't meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply. We're happy to support growth in areas essential to the role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age, or any other legally protected status in all hiring and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.