Trinity Industries

Program Manager, Cost Accounting

Trinity Industries • $90K — $130K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required
  • 7+ years of cost accounting or related experience
  • CPA or CMA preferred
  • Strong command of Excel and ERP cost modules
  • Advanced proficiency in cost-modeling and manufacturing costs
  • Demonstrated leadership in automation and system optimization
  • Effectiveness in partnering with cross-functional teams required

Responsibilities

  • Develop advanced costing models and conduct variance analyses
  • Lead complex cost-accounting analysis and margin optimization initiatives
  • Own and improve cost-accounting systems and master data integrity
  • Execute key components of the month-end accounting close
  • Drive automation and analytics modernization in cost accounting
  • Strengthen internal controls and participate in audit reviews
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on cost-related queries

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on complex cost analysis initiatives
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Operations and Engineering
  • Autonomy to impact cost-control frameworks and financial insights
  • Focus on modernizing automation and reporting in cost accounting
  • Engagement in continuous improvement processes within the accounting system
Full Job Description
This Cost Accounting Program Manager will be a member of Trinity's Rail Products Accounting team. This role provides deep cost-accounting expertise, leads complex cost analysis initiatives, strengthens cost-control frameworks, and drives financial insights critical to operational decision-making. The Program Manager partners across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to enhance cost transparency, improve inventory accuracy, and identify margin-improvement opportunities.

What You'll Do:
  • Develop advanced costing models, conduct scenario and variance analyses, advise on cost-efficient operational strategies, and ensure high-quality cost reporting aligned with GAAP and internal standards.
  • Lead complex cost-accounting analysis including cost modeling, variance analysis, and margin optimization initiatives
  • Own the integrity, structure, and continuous improvement of cost-accounting systems and master data, including standard cost updates and semi-annual cost setting processes.
  • Lead and execute key components of the month-end accounting close
  • Drive automation, reporting enhancements, and analytics modernization within cost accounting
  • Strengthen internal controls across cost-accounting processes; participate in audit reviews and remediation
  • Serve as SME on cost related questions from business partners
  • Determine process enhancements for cost-accounting systems and reporting
  • Empowered to resolve or escalate any issues that may affect the accuracy or timing of the month-end-close


What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required
  • 7+ years of experience in cost accounting, accounting, or similar required
  • CPA or CMA preferred
  • Strong command of Excel, ERP cost modules, and analytics tools
  • Advanced proficiency in cost-modeling, standard costing, and manufacturing
  • Requires accuracy and timeliness of revenue, cost of goods sold, inventory valuations, and variance reporting
  • Effectiveness in partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams required
  • Demonstrated leadership in automation, data integrity, and system optimization needed

About Trinity Industries

Trinity Industries, Inc. is a diversified industrial company that owns market-leading businesses which provide products and services to the energy, transportation, chemical, and construction sectors. Trinity reports its financial results in five principal business segments: the Rail Group, the Railcar Leasing and Management Services Group, the Inland Barge Group, the Construction Products Group and the Energy Equipment Group. Trinity?s businesses provide industrial products and services ranging from railcars, barges, storage containers, and aggregates to highway products, structural wind towers, railcar parts, and railcar leasing and management services.
Learn more about Trinity Industries
Size
5,845 employees
Market Cap
$2.4 billion
Industry
Transportation
Net Income
-$147.3 million
Founded
1933
5 Year Trend
-13.3%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
NASDAQ
TRN
* Ladders Estimates

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