Lead Cost Accountant – Hybrid/Remote, Manufacturing Analytics

DY4 Curtiss-Wright DS, Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Match & Profit-Shar

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright DS, Inc. in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a Lead Cost Accountant to oversee month-end close, inventory costing, and reporting.

This hybrid/remote role collaborates with all accounting departments to deliver accurate monthly financials and insightful analysis for executive management. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cost accounting within manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SAP.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible cost accounting and financial analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience with cost accounting in manufacturing and standard costing in project-based systems
• Proficient in Excel/Word/PowerPoint at an advanced level
• Experience with SAP would be a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing duties and GL reconciliations (inventory, prepaid assets, warranties)
• Prepare inventory reserve analysis and journal entries
• Post inventory accruals for Percentage of Completion projects
• Analyze inventory trends and variances
• Analyze and report manufacturing cost center variances to budget and forecast
• Collaborate with Purchasing on standard material costs
• Prepare and analyze standard labor, overhead rates
• Support government compliance audits and Sarbanes-Oxley controls testing
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and internal/external audits

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Curtiss-Wright DS, Inc. in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a Lead Cost Accountant to oversee month-end close, inventory costing, and reporting.

This hybrid/remote role collaborates with all accounting departments to deliver accurate monthly financials and insightful analysis for executive management. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cost accounting within manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SAP.