Lead Cost Accounting & Revenue Recognition

Nikkiso Co.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso ACD, LLC in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a Manager, Cost Accounting to own core cost accounting, financial reporting, and POC revenue recognition processes. You will work closely with operations, project management, and leadership to drive performance and provide timely financial insights.

Responsibilities include month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, contract accounting for unbilled revenue and deferred revenue, and development of financial models for revenue, cost, and cash flow

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• Strong experience with POC / ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Experience in project-based or long-term contract environments.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting and margin analysis.
• ERP experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities related to cost accounting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of results.
• Manage balance sheet integrity, including account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Lead revenue recognition processes, including Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting for long-term contracts.
• Monitor and analyze project financials, including cost-to-complete, margin analysis, and forecast updates.
• Manage contract-related accounts, including unbilled revenue (contract assets) and deferred revenue (contract liabilities).
• Partner with project managers and operations to ensure accurate cost tracking and revenue recognition.
• Drive cost accounting activities, including standard cost updates and variance analysis (labor, material, overhead).
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports, providing actionable insights.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, including project-level and company-wide financial planning.
• Develop and maintain financial models for revenue, cost, and cash flow projections.
• Identify and implement process improvements, especially in project accounting and close processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (US GAAP / IFRS) related to revenue recognition.
• Support audit processes, including documentation for revenue recognition and contract accounting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies and improve financial accuracy.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

POC / ASC 606 revenue recognition

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Nikkiso ACD, LLC in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a Manager, Cost Accounting to own core cost accounting, financial reporting, and POC revenue recognition processes. You will work closely with operations, project management, and leadership to drive performance and provide timely financial insights.

Responsibilities include month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, contract accounting for unbilled revenue and deferred revenue, and development of financial models for revenue, cost, and cash flow