Accounting Analyst, Engineering

Triumph Group; West Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off & company holidays

Telehealth options

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Triumph Group is seeking an Accounting Analyst, Engineering in West Hartford, CT, to support financial integrity across engineering programs and multiple locations. You will track costs, forecast, and report spending while maintaining compliant records and collaborating with Engineering, Program Management, and Finance.

This role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance or related field and 1–3+ years of accounting experience, with strong Excel and ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• 1-3+ years’ experience in accounting or financial analysis.
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling) and ERP systems.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for engineering programs, including labor charging, material costs, overhead allocations, and project-related expenses.
• Support monthly program financial reviews by preparing cost reports & supporting variance analyses.
• Analyze trends in engineering spending and provide recommendations to improve cost visibility and financial discipline.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, GAAP, government regulations.
• Support month-end close activities.
• Periodic overtime on a monthly and quarterly basis coinciding with the financial closing.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and work with leaders in both an in-person and virtual environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Overtime adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

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TRIUMPHdesigns, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

Based in West Hartford, CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 500 employees. The Company’s key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps and environmental control systems for both the OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Analyst, Engineering plays a critical role supporting the financial integrity and performance of Triumph’s engineering and development programs. This position partners closely with Engineering, Program Management & Finance to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting across multiple active programs across all three locations. The analyst will be responsible for maintaining complaint financial records, analyzing program spending, assisting with variance explanations, and supporting month-end close activities related to engineering projects.

• Maintain accurate financial records for engineering programs, including labor charging, material costs, overhead allocations, and project-related expenses
• Support monthly program financial reviews by preparing cost reports & supporting variance analyses.
• Analyze trends in engineering spending and provide recommendations to improve cost visibility and financial discipline.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, GAAP, government regulations.
• Support month-end close activities
• Periodic overtime on a monthly and quarterly basis coinciding with the financial closing
• Ability to collaborate across functions and work with leaders in both an in-person and virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• 1-3+ years’ experience in accounting or financial analysis
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling) and ERP systems
• Ability to analyze complex data sets
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Periodic overtime on a monthly and quarterly basis coinciding with the financial closing
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentives and performance-based rewards
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Our Vision:

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

• Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
• Teamwork – Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.
• Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
• Innovation – Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
• Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.

Code of Conduct:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information:

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.