Principal Cost Accountant

About this role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 29 Jun 2026


At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.


About The Role
The Principal Cost Accountant is responsible for overseeing end-to-end product costing activities and delivering strategic analysis of product, process, and operational costs. This role ensures the accuracy of costing methodologies, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and financial reporting. It partners closely with operations, supply chain, and executive leadership to drive improved profitability and operational efficiency across manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and contract manufacturing partners.


This is a hybrid role based in Northridge or Puerto Rico (Other locations could be considered), requiring a combination of on-site and remote work to effectively support business operations and cross-functional collaboration. The position may require up to 10% of domestic and/or international travel to support business needs, stakeholder engagement, and key initiatives.


Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Manage and optimize the standard costing system across manufacturing sites, distribution centers (DCs), and contract manufacturing partners, ensuring accurate cost allocation, tracking, and financial reporting.
• Perform comprehensive cost analysis for products, processes, and operations, including labor, material, and overhead components.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain cost models supporting commercial products and process changes.
• Conduct Labor, Burden, and Material (LBM) analysis, including actual vs. standard variance reporting and YoY changes
• Oversee Cost of Goods Produced (COGP) and Cost of Goods ...