Director Of Cost Accounting

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client to cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. Our switch systems have touched every corner of the market - from the data centers of the world's largest cloud-computing companies to your local university's server room, and every application in between. We design virtually all the hardware and software that goes into our products and it's a badge we wear proudly. Our team is composed of experienced management and industry-leading engineering talent. Arista offers great benefits, work-life balance, and an environment that will challenge you to make a name for yourself in this industry.
Job Description
We are looking for a Director of Cost Accounting to join our Operations Finance team. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Operations Controller and supporting the Company's manufacturing operations and supply chain teams with timely and accurate analytics and reporting. A controller that has experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment and is comfortable being in a hands-on leadership role.
Role Description:

• Responsible for monthly and quarter-close accounting close and SOX compliance controls and processes, including review of journal entries, account analysis and reconciliations, processes and procedures documentation, as applicable.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and other Finance teams to complete financial analysis for various manufacturing and supply chain decision support opportunities.
• Analyze inventory, open PO Commitments, demand forecasts and other financial and operational data, and provide recommendations to management.
• Identify and support continual process improvements for increased efficiency and timely reporting.
• Serve as an expert on Cost Accounting and inventory accounting issues and related standard processes and procedures.
• This position should demonstrate the ability to develop and mentor a team to work collectively with the broader finance and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting and/or MBA in Accounting CPA license preferred.
• 15+ overall years of relevant Cost Accounting experience and 8+ years of leadership experience. Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory valuation, and Cost Accounting.
• Strong time management and organizational skills. Proactive work ethic and ability to work under pressure.
• Detailed orientated with a high degree of accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to manage several priorities, work cross-functionally, and meet tight deadlines. Strong analytical, problem solving and financial troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communicator, with excellent written and verbal communication skills including bridging communication between Finance, Operations, and Information Technology Departments.

Additional Information
The new hire base pay for this role has a pay range of $145,000 to $185,000 across the US.
Arista offers different pay ranges based on work location, so that we can offer consistent and competitive pay appropriate to the market. The actual base pay offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and work location.
The pay range provided reflects base pay only and in addition certain roles may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity. Employees in Sales roles are eligible to participate in Arista's Sales Incentive Plan, which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible sales. US-based employees are also entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings and income protection. The recruiting team can share more details during the hiring process specific to the role and location.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.