Senior Cost Accountant

TransDigm Group • Vergennes, VT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Cost Accountant supports accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial insights for operational and strategic decision-making in an aerospace manufacturing environment. The role leads core cost accounting activities, analyzes manufacturing performance, prepares complex reconciliations, and supports improvements to financial processes. It offers the opportunity to take on expanded responsibility in cost and inventory accounting while contributing to a developing finance organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 6 years of accounting experience, preferably in cost accounting or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory valuation methodologies.
• Advanced Excel skills and interest in developing expertise with ERP or analytical tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA credential, or candidacy for either credential.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other complex manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update planned costs, labor and overhead rates, and cost models.
• Perform inventory and work-in-process (WIP) reconciliations, cost roll-ups, and margin analysis.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, and scrap.
• Partner with Operations to investigate cost drivers and develop actionable performance insights.
• Support cost estimates, pricing, and program cost reviews.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure consistent financial data and alignment across workflows.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost-planning activities.
• Analyze trends, product margins, and operational KPIs.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing internal controls over cost and inventory processes.
• Support audit activities as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Onsite cafeteria and fitness center.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% company match and an additional annual employer contribution starting at 3%.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Four weeks of vacation.
• Five additional paid days during the annual holiday shutdown.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Up to $20,000 in annual tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Legal services.
• Identity theft protection.
• Discounted auto and home insurance.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior