The position of Financial Cost Analyst will be responsible for adherence to financial policy and controls, improving internal business processes, and provide financial analyses and recommendations; to provide proactive analysis & reporting business key metrics, making recommendations on corrective actions, enforcing costing accountability, and will provide management with accurate, detailed financial information that maximizes effective decision-making. This position reflects a level of experience that enables the associate to conduct complex analysis with little supervision. This position will be a team leader in the development of the annual rate setting process and costing system driver / expense analysis including all aspects of manufacturing and SG&A costs. This position will be held responsible to ensure all accounting activities comply with GAAP and PCX policies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains government and commercial contract accounting records.
• Assess current accounting operations, offers recommendations for improvement, and implements new processes.
• Enforces accounting & internal control systems
• Assist with system integration and implementation.
• Provides financial support and component part analysis for production.
• Proactively researches issues and provides detailed analysis to enhance the decision making process.
• Calculate, review, and implement standard cost and rate development.
• Assist the Controller with closing, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and other business requirements.
• Reconcile and explain variances
• Reports monthly scrap analysis to product units.
• Reports weekly direct labor analysis to product units.
• Collects and maintains cost data for customer terminations.
• Provides direct support for all accounting activities.
• Conducts and manages periodic and annual physical inventories.
• Provides customer support to internal and external customers.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and supports 5S initiatives.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of and/or experience with government contracting.
• Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, i.e. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Strong background with MS Office products is required.
• Required Knowledge, SkilKnowledge of and/or experience with government contracting.
• Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, i.e. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Strong background with MS Office products is required.
• Advanced Excel skills desirable
• Ability to perform a high volume of work while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and lean manufacturing background is essential for success in the position.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (JobBOSS and Epicor a plus)Education & Experience Required:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Three to six years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CPA, CMA or MBA is a plus but not required.

Advanced Excel skills desirable

• Ability to perform a high volume of work while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and lean manufacturing background is essential for success in the position.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (JobBOSS and Epicor a plus)Education & Experience Required:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Three to six years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CPA, CMA or MBA is a plus but not required.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• 4 years of relevant work experience in finance or accounting
• Proficiency with financial systems, models, analysis tools including Microsoft Office (e.g Excel, PowerPoint)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

The Company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. US Citizenship or Permanent Residence (Green Card) is required. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Desired Characteristics

• CAS and FAR knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated ability to interpret regulations, research government contracting and accounting issues and develop solutions that maximize the company's position
• Successful track record of achievement
• Aerospace & Aviation industry experience & knowledge
• Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization
• Ability to motivate others and achieve results
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Laser focus attention to details & accuracy
• Demonstrated commitment for process improvement
• Customer focused in defining quality and establishing priorities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to deliver effective presentations and educate at all levels of the organization
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Experience in a Unix based ERP system

This position is currently accepting applications.