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Job Title: Managerial Accountant – Aerospace ManufacturingLocation: Western MassachusettsEmployment Type: Full-TimeIndustry: Aerospace / Advanced ManufacturingPosition OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Managerial Accountant with deep expertise in aerospace manufacturing environments. This role will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, inventory control, and cost accounting for a high-volume operation managing over 27 million inventory items. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of AS9100 standards, advanced inventory measurement techniques, and the ability to translate operational data into actionable financial insights.Key Responsibilities• Lead all aspects of managerial accounting for a complex aerospace manufacturing operation• Oversee inventory control systems for 27 million items, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with AS9100 standards• Develop and maintain cost accounting models to support pricing, margin analysis, and operational efficiency• Collaborate with production, procurement, and engineering teams to align financial metrics with manufacturing performance• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis and forecasting• Implement and refine inventory measurement methodologies, including cycle counts, physical audits, and ERP integration• Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and corporate policies• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, cost tracking, and inventory valuation• Provide financial leadership for capital investment decisions, product costing, and supply chain optimization• Train and mentor junior accounting staff and cross-functional partners on financial best practicesRequired Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.• Minimum 5 years of experience in managerial or cost accounting within a manufacturing environment in Aerospace.• Proven experience managing large-scale inventory systems (multi-million item counts)• Proficiency in ERP systems like Quantum and advanced Excel skills• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence operational decision-makingPreferred Qualifications• Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies• Advanced knowledge of inventory valuation methods (FIFO, LIFO, weighted average)• Experience with digital reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration#ZR
Salary : $83,200 - $103,700