Manager Inventory Accountant Jobs in Concord, NH

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.

We have a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers. Our team believes in supporting and enriching our community through engagement; whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next-generation innovators through STEM education or higher education initiatives, giving back is an important part of who we are as a team.

If you're ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space.

POSITION PROFILE:

The Senior Cost Accountant will be an integral member of the accounting team and responsible for a variety of accounting functions. The qualified candidate will work under minimal supervision as part of a small team and be an individual contributor. This role partners closely with operations, supply chain, and finance leadership to improve cost transparency and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, is detail-oriented, has deep knowledge of standard costing and inventory accounting, and has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Possess a strong understanding of financial transactions and financial statements
Perform detailed cost analysis, including standard cost updates, variance analysis, and monthly cost rollups
Monitor manufacturing performance and partner with Operations to identify cost drivers and improvement opportunities
Lead Bill of Material (BOM) cost rollup activities, ensuring accuracy and timely support for product updates initiated by the Configuration Management team
Create and distribute monthly reports related to inventory, production order variances, etc.
Oversee the fixed asset accounting process, including capitalization, disposals, and depreciation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
Ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP standards, and audit requirements related to cost accounting
Conduct gross margin analysis to evaluate product profitability and identify cost drivers impacting financial performance
Complete purchase price variance analysis and corresponding journal entries
Provide meaningful and accurate forecasts to assist leadership with decision-making
Key contributor to internal and external audits
Assist with SAP cost module enhancements, testing, and maintenance as needed
Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes for production costs, inventory, and standard cost updates
Assist in transfer pricing processes and calculations
Back-up for other accounting functions as needed
Ad hoc reporting as needed
Special projects as requested

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in accounting/finance or related field
Minimum five years' experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing setting
Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
ERP experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, and written skills
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident

IDEALLY, YOU'LL ALSO HAVE:

Knowledge in Federal Acquisition Regulation and Cost Accounting Standards
Prior experience working in an ITAR-compliant environment or for a DoD federal contractor
Business Intelligence experience
SAP experience

TRAVEL: Minimal travel may be required, including outside the local area and overnight.

EEO STATEMENT & ACCESSIBILITY:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
EOE/AA/M/F/Vets - U.S. Protected Individual status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident as defined at 8 USC 1160(a)).