Managerial Accountant

Job Title: Managerial Accountant – Aerospace Manufacturing
Location: Western Massachusetts
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Aerospace / Advanced Manufacturing
Position Overview
We 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

• 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 practices

Required 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-making

Preferred 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