Accountability:

The Cost Accountant is responsible for the compilation of cost information for products and services for a specific job or project. Key responsibilities will encompass the investigation of costs that differ from expectations, assisting in resolving those differences and preparing reports. The primary charge of this position will be to bring a higher level of operational effectiveness by streamlining and consolidating processes and systems. They will do this by investigating and analyzing current situations and recommending cost-effective solutions or improvements. In addition, they will analyze and prepare complex financial and business information, in support of various functional groups. Analyze a variety of financial documents, perform technical studies, and forecast trends impacting financial activities. Propose and introduce improvements to enhance customer satisfaction and the group’s effectiveness. The location Controller will look to the Cost Accountant to provide accurate information upon which critical decisions will be based. In this role you will interface with all departments at various levels. More specific responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:

Plan and conduct investigations, audits and analyses of a variety of financial information used in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, business plans, prices, costs of products, services and operations, and prepare reports and recommendations.
Review data and consult with governmental, customer and operating personnel to obtain financial information. Select or devise techniques to ensure optimal analysis of financial elements.
Conduct or coordinate special studies and investigations, and recommend measures to achieve resolution of complex and controversial financial problems. Continually review operations to reduce impact of potential problems and to take advantage of opportunities to achieve cost savings and improve customer satisfaction.
Design, establish, modify, verify and implement cost-effective and responsive programs to meet financial requirements, including a system of checks and balances to safeguard the Company’s assets, particularly inventory.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field. Alternatively, a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments.
Must have 5-8+ years of cost accounting management experience in a manufacturing environment. Aerospace industry preferred.
Requires a thorough knowledge of cost accounting policies and procedures.
The ability to effectively interpret cost accounting operating statistics
Conduct independent investigations and resolve complex cost accounting problems.
High degree of business acumen
Strong communication skills in order to interface effectively with other groups, influence decisions and achieve agreement on complex cost accounting matters

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