Cost Accounting Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a highly analytical Cost Accounting Manager to lead the cost accounting function for the growing $400M+ Warfighter Systems division.

This role is responsible for overseeing cost analysis, inventory valuation, margin analysis, and supporting operational and financial decision making.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and will work closing with the Operations, Finance, and Site Leadership teams.

This role will initially report directly to the Warfighter Systems Controller in Roanoke, VA, while the Assistant Controller is the Finance Lead for the ongoing A&D ERP project underway.

Key job responsibilities include:


* Manage and improve standard costing processes, including BOMS and standard rates.

Support cost analysis as required for internal bid review process and key proposal efforts.


* Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.

Conduct variance analysis (Materials, Labor, Overhead, Inventory).


* Prepare and review timely financial reports for Finance, Operations, and Leadership teams.

Partner with Operations/Supply Chain to identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities.


* Lead local Finance Closing (month-end, quarterly, year-end) processes.

Prepare and review journal entries as required.

Support closing documentation and approvals.

Own related account reconciliation processes.

Utilize BlackLine system for closing and reconciliation tracking.


* Own complex annual Standard Cost roll and quarterly Physical Inventory processes as Finance lead.

Work cross-functionally with IT and Operations teams to ensure success.


* Support Project Finance Estimate at Completion (EACs) responsibilities for Army program.

Ensure accurate and timely program budgets and cost controls to maximize profitability.


* Develop, implement, and maintain cost accounting systems, processes, and controls.

Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies.

Utilize AuditBoard to maintain SOX controls and procedures.

Support internal and external E&Y audit testing and requests as required.


* Supervise, mentor, and train direct cost accounting staff.

Lead cost accounting team goal setting and initiatives.

Provide performance evaluations and professional development for team.


* Partner with IT team to support key Accounting processes in legacy ERP system while new A&D Infor ERP system is being implemented at the Roanoke site.


* Support Cash management.

Assist with new Working Capital reporting and improvement initiatives.

Lead Inventory forecasting process and tracking locally with Supply Chain team.


* Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities for Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and Manufacturing operations.

Support Manufacturing Overhead and Material Handling cost pool analysis with the Operations and FP&A teams.

Drive key decision making across ...