Strategic Cost Controller – Aerospace & Defense

Eleven Recruiting; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A recruiting firm is searching for a full-time Cost Controller to join a leading aerospace and defense company in Santa Ana, CA. The role involves managing cost accounting and financial compliance while providing insights into profitability. Successful candidates will have over 7 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP systems. This mid-senior level position offers competitive benefits including medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of cost accounting experience in aerospace, defense, or high-mix manufacturing.
• 1–3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong experience with standard and actual costing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain cost accounting methodologies in compliance with CAS, FAR, and DFARS.
• Manage and optimize ERP-based cost accounting systems.
• Analyze standard vs. actual costs and identify key variances.

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP-based cost accounting systems

Job description

A recruiting firm is searching for a full-time Cost Controller to join a leading aerospace and defense company in Santa Ana, CA. The role involves managing cost accounting and financial compliance while providing insights into profitability. Successful candidates will have over 7 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP systems. This mid-senior level position offers competitive benefits including medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k).