Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.
We are seeking a Senior Cost Accounting Manager to join our world-class accounting team. You will play a critical role in owning manufacturing cost accounting — including inventory, fixed assets, and COGS — building out standard cost processes, and partnering cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Sales, and R&D to drive accurate, scalable financial reporting as we grow toward IPO readiness.
This role is hybrid, based out of Austin, TX; Santa Clara, CA; or Toronto, ON.
We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.
Who You Are
- Accounting or Finance degree; CPA strongly preferred.
- 8+ years in manufacturing or hardware cost accounting.
- Deep U.S. GAAP knowledge for inventory, fixed assets, and COGS.
- Expert with standard costing, variance analysis, and cost roll-ups.
- Comfortable turning Supply Chain, Sales, and R&D activity into accurate results.
What We Need
- Own inventory, fixed asset, and COGS accounting under U.S. GAAP.
- Build and scale the cost accounting function for IPO readiness.
- Maintain and improve standard costs, updates, and cost roll-ups.
- Analyze manufacturing variances and partner with Operations on actions.
- Lead COGS and margin reporting and explain drivers to leadership.
What You Will Learn
- How to design scalable cost accounting, controls, and reporting for IPO preparation.
- How AI, hardware, and cloud models shape manufacturing and costing.
- How to operate across multi-site manufacturing and global supply chains.
- How costing influences operations strategy, margins, and product decisions.
- How to build policy frameworks and grow into broader finance leadership.
Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.
Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.
This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.
Tenstorrent Inc. Santa Clara, California, USA Office
Santa Clara, California, United States
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