Cost Accounting Supervisor

Elbit Systems of America

Fort Worth, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Accounting, Accounting Policies, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Cost Reporting, Decision Support, Electronics, Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Insurance, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Management Reporting, Microsoft Product Family, Military, Organizational Skills, People Management, Process Development, Process Improvement, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Revenue Analysis, Revenue Recognition, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Accounting, Technical Support, Time Management, United States Citizen, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Fort Worth, TX
POSTED
3 days ago

Job SummaryThe Supervisor, Cost Accounting leads a team responsible for the accuracy, analysis, and reporting of revenues and program costs. This role oversees cost accounting processes, ensures compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements, and partners closely with Business Unit Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management to support decision-making. The supervisor drives continuous improvement in cost methodologies, cost transparency, and financial reporting.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise, coach, and develop a team of cost accountants, ensuring timely and accurate cost reporting.Apply declarative revenue recognition rules on a program-by-program basis for application to forecasted/actual performance.Validate and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual cost results; prepare management reporting and insights.Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and internal audit requirements.Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.Lead or support audits, cost reviews, and process improvement initiatives.Identify opportunities to improve cost accuracy, strengthen controls, and streamline processes.Provide technical accounting support to corporate accounting groups and the business units.Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/CertificationA bachelor's degree in accounting2‑3 years of experience leading employees; formal supervisory experience preferred5 or more years of applied cost accounting experienceDue to the nature of the work performed, candidates MUST BE a U.S. citizen or Resident Alien.Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of the defense industry or electronics manufacturingLeadership and team developmentHistorical ASC606 Revenue Recognition and/or Cost experienceAdvanced experience with office software tools, including Microsoft ExcelSelf‑starter & innovatorAble to focus on program details while achieving top‑level process improvement objectivesWorks well individually and as part of a teamVery organized with extraordinary attention to detailsHere Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday offCompetitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your futureRobust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discountsBasic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are availableFlexible Vacation & PTOGenerous Employee Referral ProgramVoluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and moreVoluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retireesElbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The job description is not an employment contract.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Elbit Systems of America