Senior Manager, Cost Accounting
Core
Execute full stack cost accounting for a high-rate manufacturing site, ensuring accurate product costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting for designated product lines.
Role type
Senior Manager, Cost Accounting
Builds
Financial controls, cost reports, and audit-ready documentation for manufacturing operations.
Domain
Defense technology / High-rate manufacturing
Required skills
Standard costing, variance analysis, internal controls, U.S. government contracting (FAR/CAS), ERP systems (Oracle/SAP), inventory management, audit support, cost roll-ups, absorption reporting, work order review, physical/cycle counts, pricing support, IPO readiness, continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred skills
CPA or CMA, experience in privately held companies preparing for an IPO, experience growing from low-volume to high-volume environments.
Technologies
Oracle, SAP, data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Perform and improve standard costing practices; conduct work order review and variance analysis; manage cost accounting close process and reconciliations; administer physical and cycle count programs; interface with external auditors; partner with Operations/Supply Chain/Engineering on manufacturing performance; support pricing and U.S. government contract requirements; contribute to IPO readiness initiatives; prepare cost analyses for strategic decision-making; support automation of financial processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
