Cost Accounting Leader, Space Hardware & Manufacturing

Northwood Space; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space, a modern space infrastructure company, seeks a strategic Cost Accounting Manager to build and lead the cost accounting function as production scales. You will define policies, manage inventory valuation, and drive cost insights across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Engineering.

You will own standard costing, month-end close, and ERP-driven improvements, shaping financial visibility and margins for hardware programs in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive cost/manufacturing accounting experience.
• Experience leading accounting processes/projects or teams.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and cost accounting in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead cost accounting function with policies, controls, and reporting.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close with journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses.
• Establish standard costing for purchased and manufactured hardware; analyze variances.
• Own inventory accounting policies across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; ensure audit readiness.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program leadership to provide cost insights.
• Lead ERP requirements, controls, automation, and scalable reporting while mentoring the team.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Excel proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Costing software

Job description

Northwood Space, a modern space infrastructure company, seeks a strategic Cost Accounting Manager to build and lead the cost accounting function as production scales. You will define policies, manage inventory valuation, and drive cost insights across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Engineering.

You will own standard costing, month-end close, and ERP-driven improvements, shaping financial visibility and margins for hardware programs in a fast-growing environment.