Manufacturing Cost Accountant - Plant Operational Excellence Southern California)

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The company provides full relocation assistance, with candidates able to begin the role remotely for 30-60 days while relocation logistics are finalized.

Our client, a leading manufacturer of aero engines and industrial gas turbine components, is a globally recognized public company with a remarkable 75-year history of growth and innovation. Renowned in the aerospace industry, it offers an exceptional company culture that fosters development and provides diverse opportunities. Forbes has honored it as one of the World's Best Employers, highlighting its commitment to excellence and inclusivity.

• Publicly traded company on a path of continuous growth and recognized by Forbes as a top global employer
• Exceptional insurance coverage and 401 (k) matching program, effective upon hire.
• Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period
• Vibrant company culture and collaborative team environment
• Access to excellent training programs for professional development
• Free fitness center membership

This person partners with operation teams to reduce costs and improve gross margin, and manages inventory transaction accuracy to ensure no major inventory write-offs or write-downs. Provides a timely update of cost rolls and manages the once-a-year cost roll with new rates.

Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be required and assigned at any time.

• Partners with Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Outside Processing, and Inventory Control to improve operational excellence
• Manages cost accounting transactions to ensure compliance with US GAAP and Company Costing Policies and Procedures
• Ensures inventory valuation accuracy through correct costing, analysis, and cycle count tracking
• Performs analysis and support to Operations Management to achieve the cost reduction goals
• Assists in the preparation of daily and monthly P&Ls
• Reviews and updates standard costs for each work cell based on the company's requirements
• Prepares and effectively communicates margin analysis and reports to Operations Management
• Assists in preparing costing data for major business decisions
• Leads the annual physical inventory counts and quarterly mini counts
• Assists the Controller in developing financial forecasts, budgets, and operating plans
• Assists in the evaluation and preparation of ERP upgrades
• Participates and provides financial support in Theory of Constraints (ToC) and other LEAN initiatives
• Provides other duties as needed and assigned.

• A BA degree in Accounting or Finance
• +2 years of Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Expert skills in all accounting disciplines, including financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, planning, and forecasting
• A demonstrated ability to simultaneously administer and coordinate multiple, ongoing projects, ensuring that they are implemented effectively within targeted timelines and costs.
• Good knowledge of Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applicable tools. Knowledge of Infor Visual…