Cost Accountant - Planning and Analysis

General Atomics; Shannon (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics, a leader in high-technology systems, seeks a Financial Analyst to join the Corporate FP&A team in San Diego, CA. You will support consolidated reporting for GA and affiliates and partner with non-financial teams to explain results and implications.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 3+ years cost accounting experience, with strong analytical, communication, and modeling skills. Occasional travel and extended hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with emphasis in accounting and/or finance.
• Three or more years of progressive professional cost accounting experience in a corporate environment.
• General knowledge of cost accounting principles, theories and concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead organization and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and other financial data.
• Develop, refine, and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting and decisions.
• Perform variance analysis and explain drivers to management.
• Reconcile financial data across systems and drive resolution with stakeholders.
• Improve reporting efficiency by designing automated reports and tools.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

BBA in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in San Diego, CA. Reporting to the Corporate FP&A Manager will support the internal consolidated reporting for General Atomics & Affiliates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead organization and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and other financial data.
• Identify financial status by comparing and analyzing results with forecasts.
• Develop, refine, and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and investment decisions.
• Perform variance analysis by comparing actual results to forecasts and budgets; identify key drivers and provide clear, actionable explanations to management.
• Reconcile and validate financial data across multiple systems and sources; investigate discrepancies and drive resolution with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Improve productivity and data quality by designing and enhancing automated reports, tools, and processes in collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
• Identify financial and operational trends, risks, and opportunities; recommend and help implement corrective actions or process improvements.
• Serve as financial business partner to non-financial personnel by explaining financial concepts, results, and implications in clear, concise terms.
• Support strategic and operational decision-making through detailed financial studies of past, current, and projected business performance.
• Contribute to team and departmental goals by completing compiles ad hoc analyses and special projects with minimal supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Support Inventory Management in a Grouping, Pegging and Distribution Manufacturing environment.
• Assist in maintaining and improving documentation of SAP-related financial processes, controls, and standard work to support ongoing compliance.

Participate in internal and external financial, inventory and compliance audits.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and/or finance and three or more years of progressive professional cost accounting experience in a corporate environment, preferably with a government contractor.
• May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a general knowledge of cost accounting principles, theories and concepts and a general understanding of cost accounting practices, techniques, and standards.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
• the ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity;
• excellent verbal and written communications and presentations skills to accurately document and report accounting and finance findings to a variety of audiences;
• excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers and external parties on accounting and finance matters;
• the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; and,
• excellent computer skills.
• experience with SAP is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary
Salary range: 51,610 - 87,213