Principal Cost Accountant

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Dallas, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Cost Accountant provides advanced business operations and cost accounting expertise, leading complex analyses, forecasts, and special projects that support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role interprets accounting data and manufacturing variances, ensures proper cost allocation, prepares and reviews cost and forecast reports, supports audits, and presents key findings and recommendations to senior management. The position also serves as a resource to leadership and less experienced staff and enhances the cost accounting systems and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field with 8+ years directly related experience (Manufacturing, etc.), preferably in a defense/government contracting environment (or equivalent combination of education/training and experience)
Experience with Manufacturing Operations Variance Analysis (excess and obsolete inventory analysis, Bill of Material (BOM), attrition rate analysis, scrap/yield analysis, etc.)
Working knowledge of ERP (Costpoint preferred) and MRP (supply chain)
U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform highly complex tasks for Business Operations
Demonstrate expert knowledge of accounting standards and practices
Conduct independent research and apply analytical and problem solving skills to lead and complete numerous and diverse special projects
Present findings of work to senior management
Prepare, consolidate and review company forecasts
Provide assistance to management, interpreting accounting reports and identifying and resolving problem areas
Analyze and explain manufacturing variances
Provide guidance to less experienced staff members
Assist in audits
Prepare and analyze cost reports
Conduct analysis comparing forecasts with actual expenses
Ensure that costs are allocated in accordance with established procedures
Gather cost data on labor, material and subcontract costs, etc.
May assist with gross margin analysis
May be involved with the administration and enhancement of the cost accounting system

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage
company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
life and disability insurance
legal insurance
401(k) savings plan
wellness programs
programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours