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Collins Aerospace · 12 hours ago

Manager, Cost Accounting (remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $204K/yr

8+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Manager, Cost Accounting to support a collaborative team within the Enterprise Operations Finance functional group, focusing on compliance, process improvement, and operational excellence in financial reporting.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support Collins month end closing process by providing timely requirements including SAP cost clearing and allocation processing, associated status communications, posting necessary journal entries, and taking actions necessary to provide resolutions ensuring closing due dates are met as scheduled

Become Subject Matter Expert (SME) accountable for operational compliance initiatives pertaining to the Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS). Maintain, or create applicable standard work, guidance, and policy. Promote accountability of MMAS operational compliance through accurate and timely monthly metrics reporting, stakeholder engagement and training

Become SME accountable for accurate SAP master data and project setup / maintenance activities. Utilize CORE tools to identify recurring turn backs / escapes and drive the development, implementation and communication of innovative solutions, standard work, and stakeholder training to ensure effective and efficient processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide timely support and guidance. Take lead on the investigation, communication and final resolution for emerging issues

Within SME responsibilities, analyze compliance and/or process gaps and engage stakeholders to determine root cause. Lead the development and implementation of effective remediations and maintain process monitoring for ongoing compliance

Within SME responsibilities, identify innovative process improvements and drive enhancements to fruition, with the engagement of stakeholders, to ensure alignment and compliance with policy requirements

Understand the basics of SAP overhead application and relationship of cost accounting to USG accounting

Recognize and monitor the adequacy of internal control processes in place to mitigate risks and prevent or detect material misstatements in financial reporting utilizing the COSO Framework

Lead special assignments to identify root cause and risk resulting from breakdowns in internal controls. Includes initiating an investigation to discover and document sources of relevant data and performing requisite analysis to support conclusions. Must be able to articulate evidence-based summary of findings to management and provide recommendations for internal control deficiency remediation, process improvement opportunities, and proposal of innovative approaches to satisfy internal control objectives

Monitor and track internal control remediation actions to completion by working with control owners to ensure adequate evidence exists to support management assertions

Design and perform testing of internal controls to ensure adequacy of control procedures. Escalate internal control deficiencies. Make recommendations for process improvements and support the modification of control procedures, as necessary, to maintain policy compliance

Support stakeholder internal control inquiries, ensure control owners understand requirements / expectations, provide guidance, education and training, and support the identification of best practices

Lead process improvement projects and Enterprise Operations internal control initiatives utilizing the CORE framework and tools

Support Collins Transformation and S4 HANA initiatives and collaborate with all functions to identify opportunities to enhance and automate processes / activities

Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time

Qualification

SAPInternal ControlsUS GAAPCOSO FrameworkRisk AssessmentFinancial ReportingProcess ImprovementStakeholder EngagementTrainingDevelopmentPublic Accounting ExperienceAerospace Industry ExperienceCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

1+ years experience correlating functional business processes to the associated connections in financial statement reporting, defined policies and procedures, and technology design

1+ years experience auditing internal controls and performing risk assessment

Working knowledge of US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) and COSO Internal Control Framework

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or Mathematics/Statistics

Master's Degree (MBA, Accounting, Finance)

CPA, CIA, CFE certification(s)

SAP experience

Ability to communicate levels of the organization

Experience in Public Accounting, Auditing, Defense or Aerospace industry

Benefits

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 program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

Adoption Assistance

Autism Benefit

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

And more!