Cost Accountant, Lead
About The Position
Curtiss-Wright is hiring a Lead Cost Accountant for its team in Santa Clarita, California. The role is hybrid or remote and reports to the Cost Accounting Manager. The Lead Cost Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely accounting transactions and operations, account reconciliations, and reporting. Working with accounting departments and other departmental leaders, this position supports accurate monthly financials, detailed reporting and analysis, business needs, and the company’s business strategy. The role contributes to a timely month-end close and performs functional accounting activities, including inventory and cost accounting and ad hoc reporting, to support operational and financial excellence. The position may require exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening. If screening reveals ineligibility to access that information, an offer may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible cost accounting and financial analysis or similar business experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment and a thorough understanding of general and cost accounting principles and practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to respond quickly and effectively to operational issues.
- Ability to analyze and extract data to set direction and make business recommendations and decisions.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to interact effectively with cross-functional departments and employees at all levels.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks by prioritizing workload, with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Demonstrable ability to envision, develop, and implement processes and tools to address complex financial reporting and operational business issues.
- Advanced-level proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with standard costing within a project-based system.
- Proficiency in SAP.
- Experience in the technology or manufacturing industry.
Responsibilities
- Perform month-end closing duties and general ledger account reconciliations related to inventory, prepaid assets, and warranties.
- Prepare a monthly excess and obsolete inventory reserve analysis and journal entry.
- Prepare and post inventory accruals for Percentage of Completion (POC) projects.
- Analyze inventory to identify trends and possible issues and opportunities.
- Analyze purchase price and production variances.
- Analyze and report on manufacturing cost center spending variances to budget and forecast.
- Collaborate with Purchasing to update and review standard material costs for inventory.
- Calculate and analyze standard labor, activity, and overhead rates.
- Analyze and report on manufacturing inventory cycle count performance.
- Assist with month-end and quarter-end reporting to Corporate.
- Assist with timely customer progress billings related to actual project costs incurred.
- Assist with government compliance audits and reporting.
- Perform general accounting and finance tasks as required.
- Assist with internal and external audits, including Sarbanes-Oxley controls testing.
- Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
- Profit sharing
- Health and wellness benefits
- Learning and development opportunities
- Referral program
- Competitive pay
- Recognition
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Inclusive and supportive culture
- Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
