Cost Accounting Manager

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Standard Aero is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager at our Stockton Facility. This role involves forecasting, collecting, and analyzing financial data related to Revenue, Direct Margin, and Inventory.

Cost Accounting Manager Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide detailed financial analysis and reporting for Accounting, Sales, and Production, including program and product profitability.
• Prepare periodic cost reconciliation reports, monitoring data such as labor and supply costs.
• Manage inventory valuation and maintain reconciliations.
• Evaluate inventory transactions like receiving, storage, and shipping to ensure integrity.
• Participate in the ongoing 24-month SIOP reporting process.
• Analyze past financial performance to forecast future outcomes and advise on financial strategies.
• Offer creative solutions to reduce costs and enhance financial performance.
• Develop and summarize data for sophisticated financial reports highlighting status and risks.
• Create financial models, conduct benchmarking, and analyze processes.
• Perform business studies on performance and develop forecast models.
• Identify trends, recommend actions, and advise senior management based on analysis.
• Compare actual results with forecasts to determine financial status.
• Collaborate weekly with the Purchasing team on inventory purchases.
• Work with Planning for Military and Customer Service for Commercial revenue forecasting.
• Interpret customer requirements into feasible options and communicate with stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and policy development impacting the finance function.
• Maintain expertise in inventory systems to ensure accuracy.
• Support pricing and proposals by providing historical costing data.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field with 5 years of experience.
• Experience in cost accounting or program finance analysis.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, and financial software.
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional presentation, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and welding specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of related experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of SQL or Power BI.
• Understanding of FAR, CAS, and DFARS regulations.
• Aerospace & Defense industry experience.
• Experience with government accounting and project estimates.

Salary Range: $90,000-$135,000 annually. Actual offers depend on experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive healthcare
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off from day one
• Bonuses
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Training opportunities

Our Legacy: Since 1911, Standard Aero has been a leader in aerospace MRO services, driven by shared values and a culture of learning. We offer on-the-job training, advancement, and benefits, inviting you to build a meaningful career with us.

Our Commitment to Diversity: We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to our team.