About the job

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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