ERP Process Analyst - Cost Accounting

Moog Inc; East Aurora (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Relocation assistance

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Moog Inc. seeks a Cost Accounting Process Analyst to support its Global Template program in a Hybrid Buffalo, NY setting. You will drive SAP cost accounting improvements, partner with IT and site teams, and deliver end-to-end processes across finance, controlling, and operations.

The role demands strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and experience in manufacturing or aerospace contexts, with a focus on standard and actual costing, cost center accounting, and WBS costing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Over 5 years in Cost Accounting, Finance, or SAP Controlling, preferably in manufacturing, projects, or Aerospace & Defense.
• Working knowledge of SAP cost accounting processes, including SAP FI/CO integration, cost center accounting, internal orders, project/WBS costing, allocations, settlements, and period-end close activities.
• Experience in cost accounting topics such as standard cost development, annual cost rolls, rate maintenance, and analysis of labor, material, overhead, and burden costs.
• Actual costing concepts, including analysis of labor, material, overhead, WIP, inventory, and COGS across SAP postings.

Responsibilities

• Identify, gather, document, and refine business requirements with site SMEs.
• Translate requirements into process docs, value stream maps, and system blueprints.
• Consolidate site-specific requirements into a standardized global Cost Accounting template.
• Identify, design, and implement Cost Accounting solutions within SAP S/4HANA aligned to business objectives.
• Develop end-to-end processes across Cost Accounting, SAP S/4HANA Finance & Controlling, and integrated systems.
• Support process improvement initiatives and optimize workflows.
• Participate in unit, functional, and system integration testing for SAP Cost Accounting and ERP apps.
• Ensure system configurations align with documented requirements.
• Execute UAT, training, and deployment readiness activities.
• Aid in go-live readiness and post-deployment stabilization.
• Facilitate master data cleansing and prepare docs: PDDs, PFLs, FSDs, test scripts, training materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, vendors, and integrators.
• Coordinate meetings and stakeholder communications; perform Agile backlog management, user stories, and retrospectives.
• Define, monitor, and report on business KPIs and performance metrics.

Skills

SAP Controlling

Cost accounting

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Process documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IS

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title: ERP Process Analyst - Cost Accounting Reporting

Work Schedule: Hybrid – Buffalo, NY

We are seeking a Cost Accounting Process Analyst to support our Business Process Modernization Program.

You will operate within the ERP team and contribute across all transformation phases, including discovery, design, build, test, deploy, and post-go-live stabilization.

A key objective of the program is the development of a scalable Global Template, adaptable to varying site sizes and operational complexities.

You will be required to demonstrate effective collaboration across Business Operating Groups, IT, and global site teams, supported by exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.

To qualify for the Cost Accounting Process Analyst, here is what you will need to bring with you:

• You will have an onsite schedule at a Moog facility.

Typically, a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience Over (5) years of experience in a Cost Accounting, Finance, or SAP Controlling environment, preferably within a manufacturing, project-based, or Aerospace & Defense setting Working knowledge of SAP cost accounting processes, including SAP FI/CO integration, cost center accounting, internal orders, project/WBS costing, allocations, settlements, and period-end close activities Experience in Cost Accounting subjects, such as: Standard cost development, annual cost rolls, rate maintenance, and analysis of labor, material, overhead, and burden cost components Actual costing concepts, including the ability to analyze actual labor, material, overhead, WIP, inventory, and cost of goods sold impacts across SAP financial and operational postings Manufacturing variance analysis, including purchase price, usage, labor, overhead absorption, mix, volume, and settlement variances Inventory valuation, work-in-process, cost of goods sold, and reconciliation between operational activity and financial postings SAP Grouping, Pegging, and Distribution (GPD) experience, including understanding how demand is grouped, available material is pegged, and material costs are distributed to WBS elements, or final cost objectives SAP Controlling master data, including cost centers, activity types, cost elements, internal orders, projects, WBS elements, allocation cycles, and settlement rules Experience troubleshooting SAP costing transactions, data issues, posting errors, and integration points across Finance, Project Systems, Materials Management, Production Planning, Sales & Distribution, and related ERP processes Understanding of Aerospace & Defense business operations, government costing practices, and complex contract types such as T&M, Cost Plus, fixed price, and long-term program accounting is preferred Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret cost drivers, validate financial impacts, reconcile data across systems, and translate findings into clear business actions Ability to document current-state and future-state Cost Accounting processes, identify control gaps, and support standardization within a global SAP template Effective written and verbal communication skills across multiple organizational levels, with the ability to explain financial and system concepts to business users, technical teams, and stakeholders Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Finance, Program Controls, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, IT, and site-based subject matter experts High attention to detail with the ability to maintain a broader business perspective and evaluate how Cost Accounting decisions affect reporting, compliance, and operational performance Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, support testing and deployment activities, and meet deadlines in a transformation program environment Willingness to support approximately 30% travel, both domestic and international.

As the Cost Accounting Process Analyst, you will be responsible for the following:

• Business Process & Requirements Support
  • Identify, gather, document, and refine business requirements in collaboration with site-based Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
  • Translate requirements into comprehensive process documentation, value stream maps, and system blueprints
  • Consolidate site-specific requirements into a standardized global Cost Accounting template
• Solution Design & Process Improvement
  • Identify, design, and implement Cost Accounting solutions within SAP S/4HANA aligned to business objectives
  • Develop end-to-end business processes across Cost Accounting, SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling, and integrated systems to drive operational efficiency
  • Support process improvement initiatives, validating and optimizing workflows for enhanced performance
• Testing, Deployment & Readiness
  • Participate in unit, functional, and system integration testing for SAP Cost Accounting and integrated ERP applications, including operational technology components
  • Ensure system configurations align with documented business and site requirements
  • Execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), training, and deployment readiness activities in coordination with Business Adoption teams
  • Aid in go-live readiness and post-deployment stabilization activities
• Data, Documentation & Training
  • Facilitate master data cleansing and preparation activities to ensure data integrity and consistency
  • Develop and maintain key documentation, including: Process Definition Documents (PDDs) Process flows (PFLs) and value stream maps Functional Specification Documents (FSDs) Test scripts and training materials (QRGs, simulations, presentations)
• Collaboration & Agile Support
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and system integrators
  • Coordinate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder communications to ensure alignment and progress
  • Execute Agile activities, including backlog management, user story development, and retrospectives
  • Define, monitor, and report on business KPIs and performance metrics

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
• Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $100,000.00–$125,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

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