ERP Process Analyst - Cost Accounting

Moog Inc.•Aurora, IL

3d•$100,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Moog is seeking a Cost Accounting Process Analyst to support their Business Process Modernization Program, which involves a major ERP transformation across multiple functional areas globally. As a company of over 14,000 employees in 24 countries, Moog fosters a culture of trust, innovation, and technical excellence. The Cost Accounting Process Analyst will provide workstream support, contribute to process governance, and ensure high-quality documentation within the ERP team. This role will be involved in all transformation phases, from discovery to post-go-live stabilization, with a key objective of developing a scalable Global Template adaptable to various site sizes and operational complexities. The position requires effective collaboration across Business Operating Groups, IT, and global site teams, supported by strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. The role is based in Buffalo, NY, with a hybrid work schedule and requires onsite presence at a Moog facility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Over 5 years of experience in a Cost Accounting, Finance, or SAP Controlling environment, preferably within a manufacturing, project-based, or Aerospace & Defense setting.
Working knowledge of SAP cost accounting processes, including SAP FI/CO integration, cost center accounting, internal orders, project/WBS costing, allocations, settlements, and period-end close activities.
Experience in Cost Accounting subjects, such as: Standard cost development, annual cost rolls, rate maintenance, and analysis of labor, material, overhead, and burden cost components.
Actual costing concepts, including the ability to analyze actual labor, material, overhead, WIP, inventory, and cost of goods sold impacts across SAP financial and operational postings.
Manufacturing variance analysis, including purchase price, usage, labor, overhead absorption, mix, volume, and settlement variances.
Inventory valuation, work-in-process, cost of goods sold, and reconciliation between operational activity and financial postings.
SAP Grouping, Pegging, and Distribution (GPD) experience, including understanding how demand is grouped, available material is pegged, and material costs are distributed to WBS elements, or final cost objectives.
SAP Controlling master data, including cost centers, activity types, cost elements, internal orders, projects, WBS elements, allocation cycles, and settlement rules.
Experience troubleshooting SAP costing transactions, data issues, posting errors, and integration points across Finance, Project Systems, Materials Management, Production Planning, Sales & Distribution, and related ERP processes.
Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret cost drivers, validate financial impacts, reconcile data across systems, and translate findings into clear business actions.
Ability to document current-state and future-state Cost Accounting processes, identify control gaps, and support standardization within a global SAP template.
Effective written and verbal communication skills across multiple organizational levels, with the ability to explain financial and system concepts to business users, technical teams, and stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Finance, Program Controls, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, IT, and site-based subject matter experts.
High attention to detail with the ability to maintain a broader business perspective and evaluate how Cost Accounting decisions affect reporting, compliance, and operational performance.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, support testing and deployment activities, and meet deadlines in a transformation program environment.
Willingness to support approximately 30% travel, both domestic and international.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Aerospace & Defense business operations, government costing practices, and complex contract types such as T&M, Cost Plus, fixed price, and long-term program accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify, gather, document, and refine business requirements in collaboration with site-based Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
Translate requirements into comprehensive process documentation, value stream maps, and system blueprints.
Consolidate site-specific requirements into a standardized global Cost Accounting template.
Identify, design, and implement Cost Accounting solutions within SAP S/4HANA aligned to business objectives.
Develop end-to-end business processes across Cost Accounting, SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling, and integrated systems to drive operational efficiency.
Support process improvement initiatives, validating and optimizing workflows for enhanced performance.
Participate in unit, functional, and system integration testing for SAP Cost Accounting and integrated ERP applications, including operational technology components.
Ensure system configurations align with documented business and site requirements.
Execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), training, and deployment readiness activities in coordination with Business Adoption teams.
Aid in go-live readiness and post-deployment stabilization activities.
Facilitate master data cleansing and preparation activities to ensure data integrity and consistency.
Develop and maintain key documentation, including: Process Definition Documents (PDDs), Process flows (PFLs) and value stream maps, Functional Specification Documents (FSDs), Test scripts and training materials (QRGs, simulations, presentations).
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and system integrators.
Coordinate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder communications to ensure alignment and progress.
Execute Agile activities, including backlog management, user story development, and retrospectives.
Define, monitor, and report on business KPIs and performance metrics.

Benefits

great compensation package
bonus opportunities
matching 401k
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Flexible paid time off
holidays
parental leave program
relocation assistance
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Tuition Assistance
mentorship and coaching opportunities
leadership development and other personal growth programs