Senior Cost & Manufacturing Accountant – Hardware Startup

Method Aircraft Systems & Tech; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

PTO 3 weeks

Sick leave 32 hours

Life and AD&D

Job summary

Method Aircraft Systems and Technologies, Inc. in Sterling, VA is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Accountant to build cost accounting from the ground up and support hardware production. You will establish costing, manage BOMs, oversee inventory, and drive cost reductions while partnering with Operations.

This hands-on role requires startup mindset, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with cost systems like ERP. Deltek Costpoint is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of finance or accounting experience with 3+ years in cost/manufacturing accounting.
• Experience with government contracting and DCAA audits preferred.
• Hardware manufacturing startup experience is a plus.
• Experience implementing ERP or costing systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish month-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Oversee AP/AR to ensure timely processing.
• Develop costing methodologies for drone models and components.
• Track manufacturing variances and drive cost-reduction actions.
• Oversee inventory management, cycle counts, and obsolete reserves.
• Provide FP&A support: budgets, forecasts, and KPIs.
• Analyze capital expenditure requests and ROI.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure BOM accuracy and cost tracking.
• Assist external audits and ensure GAAP compliance.
• ERP system implementation and internal controls on production floor.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data Visualization

Cost accounting

Startup mindset

Education

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

CMA and/or CPIM strongly preferred

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Method Aircraft Systems and Technologies, Inc. in Sterling, VA is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Accountant to build cost accounting from the ground up and support hardware production. You will establish costing, manage BOMs, oversee inventory, and drive cost reductions while partnering with Operations.

This hands-on role requires startup mindset, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with cost systems like ERP. Deltek Costpoint is a plus.