Sr. Cost Accountant IV

Sr. Cost Accountant IV

Direct Hire Opportunity | Leander, TX | $140,000–$150,000 Annually

About the Opportunity

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with an innovative, high-growth aerospace and space technology company seeking a Senior Cost Accountant IV to join its accounting team in Leander, Texas.

This is a critical role responsible for leading and strengthening manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, and related financial processes. The ideal candidate is a high-energy, detail-oriented accounting professional with strong manufacturing experience and the ability to develop scalable processes in a dynamic environment.

The Senior Cost Accountant will play an integral role in month-end close, budgeting, cost analysis, inventory controls, and business decision-making while partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and FP&A.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead manufacturing cost accounting activities, including month-end close, cost maintenance, labor and overhead absorption, inventory management, and freight and duty tracking.
- Establish strong working relationships with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other business partners to understand operational processes, business drivers, costs, and financial performance.
- Develop, implement, and improve accounting processes, with an emphasis on scalability, operational efficiency, and effective change management.
- Analyze labor and overhead costs and identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiencies and overall profitability.
- Partner with Inventory Control and Internal Audit to oversee cycle counting, improve inventory accuracy, and strengthen inventory controls.
- Perform detailed variance analysis, including purchase price variances, cost revaluations, invoice-to-purchase-order discrepancies, and work order variances.
- Ensure ERP data integrity and accuracy through transactional analysis, internal audits, and coordination with inventory control, production, and work order processing teams.
- Lead ERP process enhancements to support evolving business needs and accommodate organizational growth.
- Collaborate with FP&A to identify cost drivers and develop financial models supporting budgets, forecasts, and business planning.
- Partner with FP&A and Engineering to maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and evaluate the financial impact of cost reduction initiatives.
- Maintain process integrity across manufacturing, intercompany transactions, and inventory operations.
- Prepare recurring accounting schedules and financial reporting support for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support monthly budget-versus-actual analysis, audits, and internal control compliance.
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to business partners while maintaining confidentiality and strong professional relationships.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or research and development environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and associated financial processes.
- Knowledge of supply chain operations, receiving, inventory flow, production processes, and manufacturing principles.
- Experience analyzing detailed ERP transactions and communicating findings and recommendations to management.
- Strong understanding of financial, distribution, and manufacturing systems.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, project management, and time management abilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a complex, fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Flexibility and adaptability when responding to changing business needs and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

- CPA or MBA.
- Experience working for a publicly traded company.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Financial reporting experience.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

- Competitive base salary of $140,000–$150,000.
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing organization.
- High-impact position with ownership of critical cost accounting and inventory functions.
- Direct collaboration with leadership and cross-functional business partners.
- Opportunity to build and improve processes while supporting continued organizational growth.

Benefits & Perks

The company offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees' financial well-being, work-life balance, and personal and family needs, including:

- Employee Ownership: Employee-ownership opportunities through stock bonuses.
- 401(k): 4% Sage Harbor 401(k) matching.
- Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid maternity leave and 4 weeks of paid spouse leave.
- Family Planning Assistance: Up to $20,000 toward fertility treatments, surrogacy, and adoption.
- Unlimited PTO: Available to exempt employees.
- Extended Time Off: Three-month paid sabbatical after every five years of service.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Paid Military Leave: Support for employees fulfilling military obligations.
- Dog-Friendly Workplace: Bring your four-legged companion to work!

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