Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
4+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, and forecasting
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of GAAP accounting rules and their impact on financial modeling and reporting
Exceptional communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams
Proven ability to perform complex account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis
Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality
Responsibilities
Serve as a finance partner to manufacturing operations, providing insight and guidance on cost performance, efficiency, and profitability
Support operational leadership with financial analysis related to production volume, capacity utilization, labor efficiency, and make/buy decisions
Assist in the product costing process, including bills of material, labor standards, overhead application, and variance analysis
Analyze and explain manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead, yield) and drive corrective actions with the operations teams
Help manage manufacturing overhead pools, allocation bases, and rates to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance
Assist with annual and periodic overhead rate setting, monitoring, and true-up processes
Prepare detailed cost models to support new product introductions, pricing decisions, and program bids
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, and paid parental leave
Opportunities for equity in the company
Encouragement of non-traditional career paths
Supportive of diverse backgrounds and career experiences
Flexible accommodations for applicants during the hiring process
Full Job Description
The Role
The Cost Accounting Manager will assist financial leadership across manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on manufacturing processes, product costing, and overhead pool management. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Product Management to ensure accurate cost visibility, disciplined financial controls, and data-driven decision-making in a complex manufacturing environment. This role will report to the Head of Finance & Accounting.
Responsibilities
Manufacturing Finance Leadership
Serve as a finance partner to manufacturing operations, providing insight and guidance on cost performance, efficiency, and profitability
Support operational leadership with financial analysis related to production volume, capacity utilization, labor efficiency, and make/buy decisions
Product Costing
Assist in the product costing process, including bills of material, labor standards, overhead application, and variance analysis
Analyze and explain manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead, yield) and drive corrective actions with the operations teams
Overhead Pools and Cost Allocation
Help manage manufacturing overhead pools, allocation bases, and rates to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance
Assist with annual and periodic overhead rate setting, monitoring, and true-up processes
Financial Planning and Analysis
Assist with manufacturing budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans, including volume assumptions and cost drivers
Prepare detailed cost models to support new product introductions, pricing decisions, and program bids
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
4+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, and forecasting
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of GAAP accounting rules and their impact on financial modeling and reporting
Exceptional communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and ability to articulate complex financial concepts in a simple manner
Proven ability to perform complex account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis
Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Have
MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA)
Supervisory or managerial experience
Space industry or aerospace experience
Compensation and Benefits:
Base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000 and equity in the company
Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
