Manufacturing Cost Accountant
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Accounting
Cost Accountant
Description
Signia Aerospace is built on decades of proven performance and partnership in the aircraft systems industry. The proven brands that operate under the Signia Aerospace ecosystem lead the field in thermal management and mission-specific equipment. They are the brands of choice for pilots, maintenance directors, ground crews, and supply chain professionals worldwide, in commercial, private, and military applications. Our depth of expertise and unique pool of resources allows us to act as an integrated, nimble partner in the design, manufacture, delivery, and service of highly specialized aircraft systems and components.
Hartzell Engine Tech (HET) is a leading OEM supplier and aerospace technology company that includes branded components from Janitrol Aero, Plane-Power, Aeroforce Turbocharger Systems, Sky‑Tec, Fuelcraft and PowerUP, providing engine accessories and heating solutions that meet the demanding challenges of today’s aircraft systems.
Our CultureWe are a team that prides ourselves on a culture that supports shared values of empowerment, accountability, drive, integrity, and respect. Our team shares a deep commitment to safety and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(K) plans with employer match, company provided Growth Participation Units (GPU) and so much more.
Our GPU benefit is unique to the industry and encourages all employees to think like owners and receive future financial reward for contributions to business growth. Join our team to be part of a culture that encourages growth and development and celebrates our success.
The Manufacturing Cost Leader is responsible for leading the cost team in ensuring the accuracy of product costs, inventory valuation and manufacturing variances for the Hartzell Engine Tech (HET) & Hartzell Aerospace MRO (HA MRO) sites. This role supports operations, supply chain and engineering by providing reliable cost data, analyzing production performance and driving continuous improvements in standard costing, BOM/routing accuracy and manufacturing financial controls.
This position has one direct report.
- Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor and overhead in the ERP system (SAP, Epicor or similar)
- Review and validate BOMs and routings in partnership with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering
- Support annual cost roll including overhead calculation, rate‑setting and validation of cost assumptions
- Analyze financial impact of make‑buy decision and production process changes
- Reporting and analysis of material usage variance, purchase price variance (PPV), labor efficiency and rate variances, overhead absorption variances, scrap and rework costs, and work order closure variances
- Investigate root causes with operations, supply chain and engineering
- Provide reporting and actionable insights to HET management
- Ensure accurate accounting of WIP, raw materials and finished goods
- Perform monthly inventory reconciliations/cycle count analysis (with help of Asst. Controller)
- Review and close manufacturing work orders for accuracy
- Support Physical Inventory counts and year end audits
- Partner with Operations to drive cost improvements and throughput
- Provide costing support for new products
- Assist Supply Chain with supplier cost analysis/PPV root cause reviews
- Prepare cost related journal entries (inventory adjustments, scrap, overhead allocations)
- Support month‑end close to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
- Maintain and document costing policies and procedures
- Work with Controller and VP Group Finance to support budgeting, forecasting and cost driver modeling
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