Senior Cost Accountant (Manufacturing) at Luminator Aircraft Products in Plano, TX

Job description

• Drive profitability. Influence operations. Shape financial performance.
• We're seeking a highly analytical and business-minded Senior Cost Accountant to play a critical role in supporting our North American manufacturing operations. In this high-impact position, you'll go beyond the numbers, partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance leaders to deliver insights that improve efficiency, strengthen margins, and support strategic decision-making. If you're passionate about cost accounting, manufacturing analytics, and turning financial data into actionable business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
• Position is located at our corporate headquarters in Plano, TX, with a Hybrid work schedule

Responsibilities

• Cost Accounting & Inventory Management
• Maintain and administer standard costing processes for products manufactured and distributed across North America.
• Analyze material, labor, overhead, and manufacturing variances and provide actionable recommendations.
• Review and update standard costs during annual cost roll processes and periodic revaluations.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and compliance with corporate accounting policies and US GAAP/IFRS requirements.
• Monitor inventory reserves, obsolescence provisions, and slow-moving inventory analysis.
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs across facilities.
• Reconcile inventory sub-ledgers to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare monthly cost accounting journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze gross margin performance by product line, customer, region, and manufacturing site.
• Develop management reports highlighting key operational and financial performance metrics.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities affecting profitability and manufacturing costs.
• Manufacturing & Operations Support
• Partner with plant management and operations teams to analyze production efficiency and cost drivers.
• Evaluate labor utilization, manufacturing overhead absorption, scrap, yield, and production variances.
• Support capital expenditure analyses and cost-benefit evaluations for operational initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement and productivity programs.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Assist in annual budget preparation and periodic forecasting processes.
• Provide detailed manufacturing cost forecasts and variance explanations.
• Support scenario modeling related to labor, materials, production volume, and inflation impacts.
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with SOX, internal control requirements, and company policies where applicable.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and analysis.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen controls and increase efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements across North America.
• Understanding of US GAAP, financial statements, and accounting theory required, including SOX compliance.
• Systems & Process Improvement
• Leverage ERP systems to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Support ERP implementations, upgrades, and cost accounting process enhancements.
• Develop automated reporting tools and dashboards utilizing Power BI, Excel, or similar technologies.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives within finance and operations

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years in cost accounting.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Certificates & Licenses: CPA, CMA or equivalent professional designation preferred:
• Systems and Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required, including but not limited to Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint. Advanced skills in Excel and Word are required.
• Standard costing
• Inventory accounting
• Manufacturing accounting
• Variance analysis
• Financial reporting
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards, or similar.
• Demonstrated abilities to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines with efficiency and accuracy.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations, preferred
• Knowledge of both U.S. and Canadian accounting requirements, preferred
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, or business intelligence tools, preferred.
• Exposure to SOX compliance and internal audit requirements, preferred.
• This position requires U.S. Citizenship and is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Skills

Required

• Advanced Excel and Word
• Standard costing
• Inventory accounting
• Manufacturing accounting
• Variance analysis
• Financial reporting

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with career growth potential.
• Generous time off: Vacation, Wellness, and Floating days
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health and wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous 401k match program
• Benefits Effective on Day One!
• Find out more about us by visiting our Life@Luminator page!