Cost Accountant, Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

Job overview

The Cost Accountant, Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing role is onsite in North Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, and is full-time. Compensation is not specified. The role supports CMI Group’s manufacturing location and partners with plant leadership and the CFO on operational and financial decisions. The accountant maintains cost integrity and provides financial analysis that informs pricing, operational efficiency, and product profitability. By connecting accounting results with manufacturing operations, the role helps leaders identify cost and margin issues and make informed decisions.

What you'll do

• Maintain standard costing systems and inventory accuracy in the ERP system
• analyze standard-versus-actual variances
• prepare and post journal entries for inventory, reserves, accruals, and cost allocations
• review bills of materials, routings, and cost drivers with operations
• analyze SKU-level margins and monitor financial and operational KPIs
• develop financial models and recommendations
• support budgeting and forecasting
• advise site managers and the CFO
• communicate financial results and identify margin erosion or cost leakage.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cost accountant

cost accounting

manufacturing finance

variance analysis

inventory accounting

financial planning

aerospace and defense

phoenix az

cmi group

full-time

onsite

itar eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match.

Why this role

Daily in-office presence is required; the posting requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, three or more years of manufacturing cost-accounting experience, and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to ITAR requirements.

About the employer

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Certified Public Accountants. Sector: 54.