Sr Cost Accountant

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Where You Come In:

• You will support semi-annual standard cost update and conduct detailed analysis for material cost change
• You will perform simulation of standard cost with computation of resource and overhead rates to support annual budget and LRP exercise as driver for management decision
• You will review requirement of change for bill of material (BOM) and routing hours to support for operational process change
• You will be responsible for monthly COGS variance detailed analysis, forecast bridging commentaries to identify root cause and provide actionable insights to the management
• You support business in analyzing production variances and associated manufacturing costs like operating supplies and tooling expenses
• You will present manufacturing dashboard, yield and scrap KPI reporting, to review with operations to communicate findings and drive for cost optimization and process improvement
• You support annual budget and quarterly forecast preparation for COGS variances and manufacturing costs
• You will oversee SOX compliance, support interim/annual audit cycle and address internal and external audit request
• You will assess of accounting treatment changes and financial impact from operational process change to support for business decision making
• You will reconcile, analyze and interpret system data working with IT on dual system data discrepancy troubleshooting
• You will perform cost validation, data compilation and tasks assigned by the management when required

What Makes You Successful:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance/Professional Qualification in Accounting (CIMA/ACCA)
• Minimum 6 - 8 years related experience in Product Costing or Inventory Accounting
• Business acumen with understanding of manufacturing process and end-to-end inventory cycle
• Strong analytical skills, meticulous and attention to detail 
• Strong communication skills interfacing across functions and multiple levels in the organization
• High organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate teamwork, leadership, integrity and accountability
• Ability to work under pressure, work with ambiguity and initiate innovation
• Advanced skill in MS Excel is a must
• Experience in Oracle is preferred
• Experience with advance data analytical reporting & visualization tools is a plus

What You’Ll Get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

• 5-15%

Experience And Education Requirements:

•  Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 – 8 years of related experience

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