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Sr Manager, Global Cost Controller & Process Improvement (Hybrid - Acton, MA)
Sr Manager, Global Cost Controller & Process Improvement (Hybrid - Acton, MA)Insulet Corporation • Acton, MA, US
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Sr Manager, Global Cost Controller & Process Improvement (Hybrid - Acton, MA)

Sr Manager, Global Cost Controller & Process Improvement (Hybrid - Acton, MA)

Insulet Corporation • Acton, MA, US
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Controller- Global Costing And Process Improvement

Location : Acton, MA

Reports To : Director of Manufacturing Finance

Job Type : Full-Time | Hybrid

Direct Reports : 2

Position Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Global Costing and Process Improvement Controller to lead global product costing, inventory valuation processes, and the development of finance and accounting activities across our medical device manufacturing network. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate FIFO valuation files globally, overseeing the standard cost process and annual cost roll, coordinating reserve treatments and processes, ensuring efficient and harmonized processes across locations and supporting financial planning and forecasting. The Global Costing Controller will also manage warranty accruals, ensure robust internal controls including SOX compliance, and lead efforts to streamline and automate manual processes. This is a high-impact role with visibility across global operations and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities :

Costing & Valuation :

  • Oversee the standard cost process, including annual updates (overhead rate development), cost roll-ups (new part costing), and year over year or comparative analysis.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure cost accuracy and transparency.
  • Monitor and reconcile inventory valuation across global sites.
  • Coordinate Global Cycle Count and Physical Inventory activities across the enterprise.
  • Review and validate FIFO valuation files at the legal entity level. Provide insight to the organization related to trends and forecasts of the FIFO balance.
  • Leverage automation, AI, and other tools to simplify processes across all costing activities.

Warranty, Accruals, & Reserves :

  • Lead the preparation and analysis of warranty accruals and reserves, ensuring alignment with GAAP requirements / best practices, data focused calculations, and alignment with current operational capabilities.
  • Partner with quality and service teams to refine warranty / replacement actuals and forecasting model assumptions.
  • Lead Inventory Reserve processes including Excess and Obsolete, End of Life products, Holiday Loaners, and quality related reserves.
  • Support audit and compliance (SOX) testing related to reserve calculations and representation within the Insulet P&L.
  • Support non-plant COGS related costs and reclasses related to non-revenue activities and manual COGS processing.
  • Leverage automation and tools to simplify processes and drive efficiency within the manufacturing accounting team.
  • Planning & Forecasting :

  • Drive consistency of finance and accounting activities across manufacturing teams and in alignment with central initiatives.
  • Coordinate launches of new tools and processes across manufacturing finance teams.
  • Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for product costs, warranty, expected reserves treatment and inventory.
  • Provide cost-related insights and analysis to inform strategic decisions and operational planning.
  • Develop and maintain costing models to support scenario planning, Cost Per POD details, and margin analysis.
  • Controls & Compliance :

  • Ensure adequate internal controls are in place around all aspects of Inventory controls and Other COGS expenses in the P&L and across the balance sheet.
  • Provide concise and meaningful Flux Analysis to support corporate reporting and analysis to support external filings.
  • Lead SOX compliance efforts including documentation, process walkthroughs, and testing of key controls.
  • Lead the Quarterly Adjustment process for Operations finance.
  • Support the development of a system driven intransit process.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline and automate manual processes.
  • Leadership & Collaboration :

  • Manage and mentor two direct reports, ensuring high performance and professional development.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across finance, operations, and supply chain.
  • Communicate clearly with senior leadership, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred).
  • 10+ years of experience in cost accounting, inventory valuation, or operations finance, preferably in a global manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of FIFO valuation, standard costing, inventory, and warranty accounting.
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across functions.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
  • A process improvement mindset to help drive efficiencies across the organization.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, global environment.
  • Note : This position is eligible for hybrid working arrangements and requires on-site work from an Insulet office. #LI-Hybrid

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