Corporate Cost Accountant

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.
Are you a Corporate Cost Accountant with a passion for supporting our nations military communications? If so, we want to speak with you about this opportunity!
Summary:
As a Corporate Cost Accountant at Microwave Products Group in West Chester, OH, you will support the military community by being responsible for managing and analyzing cost structures to ensure accurate financial reporting and strategic cost management across the MPG Group. This role will play a critical part in maintaining standard costs and providing detailed cost analysis to support decision-making processes and improve financial performance. The Cost Accountant will work across multiple companies to improve and align costing structures for the group.
Why work for us?
We prioritize innovation and creativity, career advancement opportunities, a collaborative culture, work-life balance, and competitive compensation and benefits. The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. Its our values that defines us to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing and maintaining the cost accounting systems across multiple companies, incorporating an understanding of manufacturing operations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Work across diverse companies and product lines to align costing systems and policies
Work with international intercompany partners to ensure that costing systems/inventory valuations are aligned with IFRS requirements for local reporting
Ensure compliance with international transfer pricing policies and tolling agreements
Performs annual cost roll and inventory revaluation, works with closely with other departments to enhance accuracy of cost components
Provide detailed cost analysis and reports for management, including product costing, pricing strategies, and profitability analysis
Analyze cost variances and provide insights into cost behavior and trends
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost efficiency and profitability
Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend strategies for cost reduction
Conduct regular cost audits and reviews to ensure compliance and accuracy
Collaborate with other departments to gather cost estimates and financial projections
Knowledge, skills and abilities strongly preferred include:
Strong cost accounting skills, including a thorough understanding of US GAAP costing methodologies
Strong financial analysis skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite required (especially Excel)
Strong mathematical skills required
Strong attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality required
Knowledge of an integrated ERP system is a plus
Requirements Include:
Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder)
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