Cost Accounting Manager

Job Summary

The Cost Accounting Manager leads a team responsible for the accuracy of accounts,  ensures compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements, and partners closely with Business Unit Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management to support decision-making. The supervisor drives continuous improvement in cost methodologies, cost transparency, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Manage, coach, and develop a team of cost accountants, ensuring timely and accurate cost reporting. Apply declarative revenue recognition rules on a program-by-program basis for application to forecasted/actual performance. Validate and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual cost results; prepare management reporting and insights. Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and internal audit requirements. Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Lead or support audits, cost reviews, and process improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve cost accuracy, strengthen controls, and streamline processes. Provide technical accounting support to corporate accounting groups and the business units. Ad hoc financial reporting.

Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification

A bachelor’s degree in accounting 2-3 years of experience leading employees; formal supervisory experience preferred 5 or more years of applied cost accounting experience Due to the nature of the work performed, candidates MUST BE a U.S. citizen or Resident Alien.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the defense industry or electronics manufacturing Leadership and team development Historical ASC606 Revenue Recognition and/or Cost experience Advanced experience with office software tools, including Microsoft Excel Self-starter & innovator Able to focus on program details while achieving top-level process improvement objectives Works well individually and as part of a team Very organized with extraordinary attention to details