Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Finance and management - Accounting

Job title

Cost Accountant Lead

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Administrative staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

In the role of Cost Accountant Lead you'll play a pivotal part on our accounting team. The Cost Accountant Lead is responsible for all divisions within Safran Cabin Inc. and Cabin Materials. Analyzes material, labor, or other expenses to determine production costs, cost of sales, or other cost-related performance measures. This position reports to department Manager.

This position contributes to our vision by:
• Collect and analyze data to determine production costs by performing the following:
o Variance Analysis
o Cost of Goods Sold Analysis
o Standard Costing Analysis
o Overhead & Labor Rate Calculation
o Inventory Valuation Analysis
o Ad-hoc financial analysis
• Assist Controllers by preparing financial reports and give recommendations based on available data.
• Assist Controllers with cost accounting analysis as needed.
• Demonstrate understanding of BOM & Routings for cost validation.
• Assist with part number cost rolls and releasing manufacturing order when request aligns with cost accounting procedures.
• Maintain process and procedural documentation for Cost Accounting functions
• Ensure Cross Training of Cost Accounting processes and procedures across all sites within scope.
• In charge of the homogeneity of methods and processes for all cost accountants, in the central team as well as those who reports to site controllers / division CFO. For instance: calculation of overheads costs and landing costs, valuation of WIP and inventory etc.
• Provide monthly analysis and reporting to management on inventories, costs of goods for each facility and for the whole company Cabin Inc.
• Perform period closing activities and perform journal entries and GL account analysis.
• Perform account reconciliations to drive accuracy in inventory cycle and review with Controllers at Balance Sheet Review meetings.
• Perform Error Clearing to ensure accurate transaction posting to general ledger. Work with appropriate departments to resolve recurring issues by reviewing and adjusting accounting rules when necessary.
• Perform Annual Cost roll with multi-week validations, organize and schedule simulations before go live in order to anticipate any impact, and make them known and approved.
• Complete annual update of ERP with Overhead & Labor Rate Calculations supplied by Controllers.
• Assist with physical inventory audits as requested by sites.
• Assist as required with special projects.
• Provide internal and external audit support as requested by gathering back up, preparing reports and presenting findings to audit teams and management to improve transparency.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.
Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.
Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

Cabin TA:
• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

The expected salary range for this position is between $77,850 - $122,330 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications:
Computer Skills:
• Strong demonstrated use of Windows Operating System.
• Thorough understanding/use of Microsoft Office products including : Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Advanced knowledge/use of Microsoft Excel.
Other Skills:
• Advanced knowledge of mathematics and statistics
• Understanding of organizational accounting concepts
• In-depth knowledge of financial guidelines and regulations
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Ability to perform risk and security assessments
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and problem solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with other different functions and foster teamwork
• Provides mentoring and coaching to junior cost accountant employees.
• Handles the most complex issues.
• Possesses expert knowledge of subject matter.
• Detailed oriented and accuracy are mandatory
• Synthesis and analysis capabilities
• Works with a great deal of autonomy and initiative, while also being a team player.
• Proactive and takes the lead in proposing, managing, and implementing all continuous improvement initiatives

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
• Relevant Certification
• M3 Proficiency

This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Annual salary

$77,850 - $122,330 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

1620 Sunflower Avenue CA 92626 Costa Mesa

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No