Cost Accounting Manager: Inventory & Variance Leadership

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Aston Township (PA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match

Health Benefits

Learning & Development

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems / ESCO in Aston, PA seeks a Manager of Cost Accounting to lead inventory valuation, standard costing, variance analysis and financial reporting. You will oversee PMO cost analytics, coordinate with Program Management Offices, and partner with operations, supply chain, and leadership to drive cost efficiency and profitability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA/CMA preferred) with 7+ years in cost accounting in manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing setting.
• CPA/CMA preferred but not required.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost accounting activities including standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost allocations.
• Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze variances and provide explanations to leadership.
• Oversee month-end close for cost accounting and related reconciliations.
• Prepare cost analyses and KPI dashboards for senior leadership.
• Support FP&A with budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning.
• Provide cost reduction insights and lead improvement initiatives.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

ERP data extraction

Microsoft Excel

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Infor Syteline

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems / ESCO in Aston, PA seeks a Manager of Cost Accounting to lead inventory valuation, standard costing, variance analysis and financial reporting. You will oversee PMO cost analytics, coordinate with Program Management Offices, and partner with operations, supply chain, and leadership to drive cost efficiency and profitability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA/CMA preferred) with 7+ years in cost accounting in manufacturing,