Cost Accounting Manager, Manufacturing & Gov't Contracts

Accounting Manager

Diamond Antenna and Microwave Corporation is seeking an Accounting Manager at our Antenna Associates, Inc. facility in Brockton, MA with strong Actual Cost and Cost Accounting expertise to support a growing defense-oriented manufacturing organization. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day accounting operations, and driving cost accounting discipline across manufacturing, inventory, labor, and program performance. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with hands‑on manufacturing finance experience in an engineered product environment.

Experience with actual cost systems, inventory valuation, job costing, indirect rates, and government contracting environments is highly desired.

This position will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to improve financial visibility, support operational decision‑making, and strengthen internal controls.

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and chart of accounts integrity
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Coordinate external audit support and tax‑related deliverables

• Own and maintain the company's Actual Cost accounting processes and methodologies
• Analyze material, labor, burden, and overhead absorption performance
• Review and monitor manufacturing variances, including:
• Labor variances
• Material purchase price variances
• Usage/scrap variances
• Over/under absorbed overhead
• Inventory valuation variances
• Maintain and improve job costing and manufacturing cost tracking systems
• Partner with Operations to ensure accurate labor reporting, inventory transactions, and production costing
• Analyze margins and profitability by product line, customer, and program
• Support standard‑to‑actual cost reconciliation activities where applicable
• Assist in development and monitoring of indirect rates (Overhead, G&A, etc.)
• Support DCAA‑compliant accounting practices and government contract cost reporting as needed

• Monitor inventory valuation accuracy and reserves
• Support cycle count programs and annual physical inventory activities
• Review WIP balances and manufacturing close processes
• Improve financial controls surrounding inventory movement and manufacturing transactions
• Work with Operations leadership to improve financial visibility into production performance

• Support ERP system maintenance and financial process improvements
• Help drive automation and reporting enhancements
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and KPI reporting
• Improve accounting workflows, controls, and documentation

• Strong Actual Cost and manufacturing cost accounting knowledge
• Understanding of inventory accounting and job costing
• Analytical and detail‑oriented mindset
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with manufacturing and engineering teams
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced growth environment

Diamond Antenna & Microwave Corporation and Antenna Associates, Inc. are an Equal Opportunity‑Affirmative Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing environments
• 3+ years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience preferred
• Experience with Actual Cost accounting systems strongly preferred
• Defense, aerospace, or government contracting experience preferred
• ERP experience required; experience with Infor Visual preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required
• CPA or CMA is a plus

Preferred Experience

• DCAA/FAR/CAS exposure
• Manufacturing variance analysis
• Inventory‑heavy manufacturing operations
• Project or program accounting
• Multi‑site manufacturing environments
• Continuous improvement / process optimization initiatives

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Controller / Finance Leadership and works closely with Operations and Executive Management.