Cost Accountant - Planning and Analysis

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. Reporting to the Corporate FP&A Manager will support the internal consolidated reporting for General Atomics & Affiliates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead organization and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and other financial data.
• Identify financial status by comparing and analyzing results with forecasts.
• Develop, refine, and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and investment decisions.
• Perform variance analysis by comparing actual results to forecasts and budgets; identify key drivers and provide clear, actionable explanations to management.
• Reconcile and validate financial data across multiple systems and sources; investigate discrepancies and drive resolution with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Improve productivity and data quality by designing and enhancing automated reports, tools, and processes in collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
• Identify financial and operational trends, risks, and opportunities; recommend and help implement corrective actions or process improvements.
• Serve as financial business partner to non-financial personnel by explaining financial concepts, results, and implications in clear, concise terms.
• Support strategic and operational decision-making through detailed financial studies of past, current, and projected business performance.
• Contribute to team and departmental goals by completing compiles ad hoc analyses and special projects with minimal supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Support Inventory Management in a Grouping, Pegging and Distribution Manufacturing environment.
• Assist in maintaining and improving documentation of SAP-related financial processes, controls, and standard work to support ongoing compliance.
• Participate in internal and external financial, inventory and compliance audits.
  
  
  

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and/or finance and three or more years of progressive professional cost accounting experience in a corporate environment, preferably with a government contractor.
• May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a general knowledge of cost accounting principles, theories and concepts and a general understanding of cost accounting practices, techniques, and standards.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
• the ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity;
• excellent verbal and written communications and presentations skills to accurately document and report accounting and finance findings to a variety of audiences;
• excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers and external parties on accounting and finance matters;
• the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; and,
• excellent computer skills.
• experience with SAP is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
  
  

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 53,600 - 86,000