Cost Accountant (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace’s Aerostructures business is a world leader in the design, manufacture, integration and support of nacelles -- the aerodynamic structures which house aircraft engines. Our nacelle technologies improve fuel efficiency, reduce engine noise and supply critical stopping power when an airplane lands. Today, our innovative nacelle systems are featured on many of the world’s newest and most game-changing commercial, regional and business jet platforms. And we’re not stopping there: we’re working hard to create the next generation of nacelles that are greener, quieter and more efficient. In addition, our Engineered Polymer Products division is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced, high-performance composite and elastomeric structures and products for marine applications. Whether in the air or underwater, we’re pushing the limits of innovation. Want to join us on this important journey?

Cost Accounting professional that will assemble, review, and analyze financial data. Conducts analysis and participates in audits and special projects.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Assist with month-end closing process: preparing, analyzing and booking recurring and non-recurring journal entries, completing business unit deliverables

• Contract review resulting in project creation with monitoring for performance

• Comprehensive Estimate at Completion (EAC) analysis in conjunction with Build of Material (BOM) analysis

• Shipped Unit Cost (SUC) and Cost of Poor Quality calculations

• Billing creation and submission for assigned programs

• Monthly Sales/COS/Margin Forecasting

• Compile the monthly purchase price variance forecast and work with purchasing department to understand price variances

• Provides accurate Program Cost information to Finance and Value Stream

• Assists in developing and testing SOX expectations                  

• Supporting business reviews and providing drivers of key performance indicators on a monthly basis to key stakeholders.

• Performs varied work assignments with limited supervision.  

• Conducts and documents moderately complex financial analysis projects.

• Brings inconsistencies and problems to the attention of management, along with proposals for resolution

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience OR

• In absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience is required

• Finance and/or accounting experience in preferably in manufacturing environment

• Prior cost accounting experience, such as analytics

• Presentation skills and ability to explain assumptions, basis of estimate and detailed financial analyses clearly and concisely to all levels of Leadership

• Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint & Word)

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SAP system or other MRP systems with experience in data mining. 

• Understanding of military contracts (FFP, Cost Plus, T&M)

• Understanding of government accounting, i.e. FAR, DFARS, CAS

• MS Excel advance functions, such as charts & graphs, lookups, pivot tables, and sum/if

• Sound reasoning skills and ability to work with broad base of technical, operations, finance and sr. leadership.

• Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to reverse-engineer formulas and files, work with large datasets and data mining

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal

• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions

• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You

• Autism Benefit

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Adoption Assistance

• Best Doctors, second opinion program

•  And more! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.