Manager, Cost Accounting

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries•Santa Ana, CA

3d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Accounting Manager will own and lead core cost accounting, financial reporting, and POC revenue recognition processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information to support business decisions. This role partners closely with operations, project management, and leadership to drive performance, improve processes, and enhance financial visibility across the organization

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of accounting/finance experience
Strong experience with POC / ASC 606 revenue recognition
Experience in project-based or long-term contract environments
Solid understanding of cost accounting and margin analysis
ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Responsibilities

Lead month-end close activities related to cost accounting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of results
Manage balance sheet integrity, including account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
Lead revenue recognition processes, including Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting for long-term contracts
Monitor and analyze project financials, including cost-to-complete, margin analysis, and forecast updates
Manage contract-related accounts, including unbilled revenue (contract assets) and deferred revenue (contract liabilities)
Partner with project managers and operations to ensure accurate cost tracking and revenue recognition
Drive cost accounting activities, including standard cost updates and variance analysis (labor, material, overhead)
Prepare and review financial statements and management reports, providing actionable insights
Support budgeting and forecasting, including project-level and company-wide financial planning
Develop and maintain financial models for revenue, cost, and cash flow projections
Identify and implement process improvements, especially in project accounting and close processes
Ensure compliance with accounting standards (US GAAP / IFRS) related to revenue recognition
Support audit processes, including documentation for revenue recognition and contract accounting
Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies and improve financial accuracy