Cost Accountant at Vessel Technologies – New York, New York

About Vessel

Vessel is building the future of housing. We combine breakthrough design, advanced manufacturing, and first-principles thinking to tackle one of the world’s most pressing challenges: creating sustainable, attainable housing for all. This isn’t just construction—it’s a complete reimagining of how people live.

Backed by Mosaic Ventures and Lennar, the nation’s largest homebuilder, Vessel is rapidly scaling to meet growing demand. We care deeply about every detail—from beauty and durability to efficiency and accessibility—because we believe everyone deserves a thoughtfully made home.

The Opportunity

Vessel is growing rapidly, with scores of projects in planning, and we’re looking for an exceptional Cost Accountant to join the team. In this role, you will support the financial operations of our York manufacturing facility and help scale those operations across potential future plants, helping drive cost visibility and discipline across plant operations. Working closely with project managers and leadership, you will oversee cost tracking across materials, labor, and overhead, support inventory and cost of goods sold processes, and analyze variances to ensure projects are tracked accurately and efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Track and analyze product costs across materials, labor, and overhead for the York manufacturing facility
• Maintain and update standard costs and support periodic re-costing processes
• Perform variance analysis (actual vs. standard, budget vs. actual; materials, labor, overhead, and PPV) and provide clear insights into cost drivers
• Support inventory valuation, including WIP, cycle counts, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Assist with month-end close activities related to cost of goods sold, inventory, and plant reporting
• Maintain and validate BOMs, routings, labor standards, and overhead rates
• Partner with operations, sourcing, and materials teams to monitor cost performance and identify cost savings opportunities
• Provide cost data and analysis to support pricing, margin, and operational decision-making
• Help build and maintain scalable cost tracking processes and ensure accuracy, consistency, and transparency of cost data across systems

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, exposure to manufacturing or cost accounting environments is a plus
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost of goods sold
• Experience performing variance analysis across materials, labor, and overhead
• Familiarity with BOMs, routings, and manufacturing cost structures
• Working knowledge of GAAP and inventory accounting principles
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with operations and translating data into actionable insights

Why Vessel

• Opportunity to shape and scale a modern multifamily development company
• Competitive compensation with performance bonus and equity options
• 401k & Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision), including HSA/FSA options
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance, plus Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Weekly lunches and team building events
• Adoption Assistance, Caregiver Support, and Financial Assistance through Employee Support Programs
• Commuter Benefits

At Vessel

We believe everyone deserves a home built with care—beautiful, durable, and made to last. That starts with the people who make it happen. Join us and help reimagine what housing can be.