Cost Analyst

About ECL

www.emeraldcloudlab.com

The Emerald Cloud Laboratory (ECL) enables life scientists to move out of the lab, and to conduct research entirely from a computer. Stepping away from manual completion of experiments at the bench, scientists on the ECL leverage the remote, automated execution of all standard biology and chemistry experiments in Emerald’s industrial lab facilities, working within a software platform for all stages of research workflows, from experimental design to data analysis.

We are seeking an exceptional Cost Analyst to play a critical role in enabling data-driven business decisions through comprehensive financial planning and analysis. This role will partner closely with stakeholders to evaluate financial and operational performance, develop accurate forecasts, and translate complex data into actionable insights.

Location: This position is remote; however, candidates must be located within the United States. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate financial insights to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking
• Analyze production costs, labor, materials and overhead to find inefficiencies and variances
• Build and maintain financial reports to support business planning and investment decisions
• Analyze historical performance, conduct variance analysis, identify trends, and recommend improvements
• Develop and enhance decision-support tools, including standard and ad-hoc reports, dashboards, and performance metrics
• Conduct market research and data analysis to deliver actionable business intelligence
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and analytical capabilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field
• CPA preferred
• 5+ years of experience in business finance
• 3+ years in a cost analyst or similar analytical role preferred
• Combination of public accounting and industry experience highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP required
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Exceptional Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, SUMIF/SUMIFS, etc.)
• 1-3 years’ experience with programming languages such as Mathematica, Python, R, etc.
• Experience with accounting and financial systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar platforms
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment

You might resonate with the culture at ECL if ...

• You are passionate about science, technology, and medicine.
• You are impressively empathetic. You can argue the rationale you disagree with as convincingly as the one you agree with.
• You are intellectually fearless. Stretching yourself well out of your comfort zone across multiple disciplines is more the rule than the exception at Emerald.
• You are curious. When first-principles reasoning illuminates a path that diverges from the standard assumptions, you feel compelled to see where it leads.

EEO Statement: Emerald Cloud Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.