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Senior Cost Accountant

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Our client is at the cutting edge of the commercial space revolution. They provide exploration, technology, and defense solutions to a global clientele. They are currently seeking a Senior Operational Accountant to join their team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work closely with all levels of the organization, meeting financial forecasting, reporting, and planning needs in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

As a Cost Accountant, your role will be instrumental in driving the financial success of the organization. You will be responsible for developing, analyzing, and reporting on key operational and business-relevant finance metrics. Your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to collaborate effectively with department managers to set, track, and optimize performance metrics against budgets. Your dependable analytical skills will be utilized in developing financial reporting and dashboards that accurately reflect financial performance. You will also play a crucial role in supporting forecasts, comprehensive budgeting, and long-range financial planning activities.

  • Develop, analyze, and report operational and business-relevant finance metrics
  • Collaborate with department managers to set, track, and/or optimize performance metrics and performance vs budgets
  • Develop financial reporting and dashboards to report financial performance
  • Track and report project finance metrics
  • Assist with project costing in support of pricing and project reporting
  • Support forecasts, comprehensive budgeting, and long-range financial planning activities
  • Create, maintain, and update complex and dynamic financial models

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in accounting. With a minimum of seven years' experience in related accounting roles, you have developed a strong understanding of GAAP accounting rules for revenue recognition. Your background includes experience with ERP systems and implementations as well as demonstrable knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures. You have proven experience in accounting for government contracts. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting or Finance is required.

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university required in Accounting or Finance
  • Minimum 7+ years' experience in related accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP accounting rules for revenue recognition
  • Experience in ERP systems, ERP implementations and demonstrable knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures
  • Accounting for government contracts

What sets this company apart:

This company is committed to building a better future for humanity both in space and on Earth. With over three decades of spaceflight heritage, they are powering the commercial space revolution. They deliver exploration, technology, and defense solutions to a global customer base that includes civil and national security agencies, commercial companies, academic and research institutions, and more. When you join their team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a supportive community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

What's next:

Ready to propel your career to new heights? Apply today!

If interested in this position, please contact Kate Treacher at Kate.Treacher@robertwalters.com

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Finance & Accounting

Focus: Accounting

Industry: Aerospace

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Cleveland

Job Reference: 5BAX2P-34D76DAA

Date posted: January 27, 2025

Consultant: Kate Treacher

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