Lead Cost Accountant

Compensation: $ 90000 - 115000 annually, depending on experience Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Lead Cost Accountant to join their team! This is a strong opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and supporting a manufacturing operation from a strategic finance perspective. In this role, you will help drive cost accounting accuracy, financial reporting, and operational insight for a key Tulsa facility, with room to step into broader leadership responsibility over time. Key Responsibilities & Duties: Analyze monthly gross profit and general ledger activity Review spending trends and explain budget variances Prepare financial statements, reports, and supporting analyses Maintain KPI reporting and related reconciliations Support monthly close, journal entries, and account reconciliations Track inventory, COGS, and SOX control compliance Coordinate cycle counts and annual physical inventories Support intercompany reconciliations and eliminations Assist with audits, tax support, and special projects Monitor fixed assets and capital expenditure activity Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience Six to ten years of accounting experience Manufacturing accounting experience required Strong cost accounting and financial reporting knowledge Understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices Experience with inventory and general ledger reconciliations Proficiency with Excel and standard business applications Ability to analyze large data sets accurately Strong communication and organizational skills Nice to Have Skills & Experience: Aerospace or defense industry experience MBA or master’s degree with finance emphasis CPA certification Experience with ERP or MRP systems SQL Server or database experience Advanced Excel skills Background supporting audits and tax compliance Prior leadership or mentoring experience This opportunity includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package—details will be shared during later stages of the hiring process. Other Information: Onsite role in Tulsa Local travel may be required Regular and acceptable attendance is essential Opportunity to support a high-visibility manufacturing site Role offers exposure to leadership-level responsibilities Our client unable to provide sponsorship at this time. Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr