Senior Cost Accountant

Chromalloy•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Senior Cost Accountant will be responsible for managing and improving cost accounting processes across manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on inventory costs management, job costing, labor utilization, and margin analysis. This role is critical in supporting business decision-making, providing accurate financial insights, and ensuring effective cost control within a highly regulated aviation manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (CPA/CMA preferred).
5–7 years of progressive experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment (aviation or MRO industry strongly preferred).
Strong knowledge of WIP inventory, job costing methodologies, labor utilization analysis, and margin reporting.
Experience with major ERP systems; Epicor preferred but not essential.
Proven ability to interpret financial data and translate it into actionable business insights.
Strong analytical, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize effectively and tackle complex or ambiguous challenges.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
Self-starter with a curious, inquisitive mindset and willingness to take ownership.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities.
Embrace and champion change, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement for efficiency and best practice.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee all aspects of cost accounting processes, including job costing, WIP tracking, labor utilization, and manufacturing margin analysis.
Monitor and reconcile manufacturing and inventory accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policy and industry standards.
Provide timely and accurate reporting on manufacturing variances, inventory valuation, and cost drivers.
Partner with operational and production teams to improve cost visibility, enhance efficiency, and drive process improvements.
Develop, implement, and refine best practices in cost accounting, inventory management, and reporting processes.
Lead month-end and year-end cost close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning by providing relevant cost insights and analysis.
Collaborate with ERP and IT teams to optimize use of major ERP systems (Epicor preferred) to streamline cost and inventory reporting.
Engage with internal stakeholders (production, supply chain, engineering, finance etc) and external stakeholders (auditors, suppliers, regulators) to resolve issues and provide clear financial insights.
Mentor and support team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture.