Principal Cost Accountant

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Melbourne, FL • 7h ago

Job ID: 114733

Location: Melbourne FL (Hybrid preferred, possibility for Remote work)

Schedule: 9/80

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.

Job Summary

The Principal Cost Accountant provides advanced business operations and cost accounting expertise, leading complex analyses, forecasts, and special projects that support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role interprets accounting data and manufacturing variances, ensures proper cost allocation, prepares and reviews cost and forecast reports, supports audits, and presents key findings and recommendations to senior management. The position also serves as a resource to leadership and less experienced staff and enhances the cost accounting systems and processes.

Job Responsibilities

Perform highly complex tasks for Business Operations

Demonstrate expert knowledge of accounting standards and practices

Conduct independent research and apply analytical and problem solving skills to lead and complete numerous and diverse special projects

Present findings of work to senior management

Prepare, consolidate and review company forecasts

Provide assistance to management, interpreting accounting reports and identifying and resolving problem areas

Analyze and explain manufacturing variances

Provide guidance to less experienced staff members

Assist in audits

Prepare and analyze cost reports

Conduct analysis comparing forecasts with actual expenses

Ensure that costs are allocated in accordance with established procedures

Gather cost data on labor, material and subcontract costs, etc.

May assist with gross margin analysis

May be involved with the administration and enhancement of the cost accounting system

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field with 8+ years directly related experience (Manufacturing, etc.), preferably in a defense/government contracting environment (or equivalent combination of education/training and experience)

Experience with Manufacturing Operations Variance Analysis (excess and obsolete inventory analysis, Bill of Material (BOM), attrition rate analysis, scrap/yield analysis, etc.)

Working knowledge of ERP (Costpoint preferred) and MRP (supply chain)

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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