Triumph Group

Senior Accountant

Triumph Integrated Systems - Electronics and Controls, located in Forest, Ohio, is a leading independent aerospace supplier of mission critical thermal and fluid management products for commercial and military platforms.The company provides solutions utilized on aircraft, engine, advance weapons pods, cruise missiles, avionics & electronic systems.

Business Overview

Triumph Systems Electronics and Controls (SEC) is a leading independent aerospace fuelsystem supplier serving the entire life cycle of commercial, military, helicopter, and business jet markets, across design, development, manufacturing and aftermarket opportunities. With approximately 700 employees across three locations: West Hartford, CT; Windsor, CT; and Forest, OH, we design and manufacture advanced Thermal, Hydraulics & Actuation, Electronics, and Hydromechanical solutions that power some of the worlds most demanding aerospace applications.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations of the manufacturing plant, including cost accounting, month-end close, inventory valuation, and financial reporting. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial data to support plant operations, cost control, and decision-making by plant leadership and corporate finance. The Senior Accountant collaborates with operations & other cross-functional teams, assists with audits and contributes to process improvements that enhance efficiency and integrity of financial operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Oversee cost accounting functions, including standard costing, variance analysis, and product costing

Manage inventory accounting, including cycle counts, physical inventory reconciliation, and obsolescence reserves

Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals

Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead) and report findings to plant management

Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including capital expenditure tracking

Maintain and improve internal controls related to plant accounting and inventory

Partner with operations, production, and supply chain teams to provide financial insight and support cost-reduction initiatives

Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of supporting schedules

Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, tax regulations, and sound internal control practices

Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

Support fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals

Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations

Partnering with AP, AR, payroll, and operations to ensure proper treatment

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2-3 in a manufacturing environment

ERP & systems proficiency

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling)

Solid knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Operational accounting experience (fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, inventory)

Infor Syteline experience

High technical aptitude

Prior AR experience

Prior audit experience

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