Estimator (Defense & Aerospace Manufacturing)

Signia Aerospace is a global, integrated provider of high-performance systems and specialized components for the aerospace industry. Signia designs, manufactures, and services a wide range of products, that include mission equipment, thermal management systems, engine technology, and propellers. The Signia brands are leaders in their respective markets and provide a compelling value proposition to both aerospace and defense OEMs and end-users.
Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch, located in Anaheim, CA is one of the worlds leading providers of Search & Rescue (SAR) and Human External Cargo (HEC) advanced mission equipment for civil, commercial, and military helicopters.
Location: Anaheim, CA (On-site)
Schedule: Monday - Friday
The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, job costing, and financial reporting within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. This position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to develop accurate product costs, support pricing proposals, analyze manufacturing performance, and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

Develop, maintain, and update labor and overhead rates used for inventory valuation, quoting, and financial reporting.
Perform detailed job cost analysis for production work orders and customer programs.
Material Price Variance (PPV)
Material Usage Variance
Partner with Operations to improve inventory accuracy and manufacturing cost performance.
Develop detailed cost estimates supporting customer quotations and proposals.
Calculate direct labor, material, burden, and overhead rates used in pricing.
Support customer audits related to pricing, cost build-up, and manufacturing rates.
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
Perform account reconciliations ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items.
Complete month-end inventory and cost accounting close activities.
Prepare supporting schedules for financial statement reviews.
Assist in wall-to-wall inventory planning and reconciliation.
Financial Analysis

Prepare margin analysis by product line, customer, and program.
Analyze manufacturing efficiencies and recommend process improvements.
Assist in capital expenditure analysis and fixed asset accounting.
Develop dashboards and KPI reporting related to manufacturing performance.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
Maintain strong internal controls over inventory and manufacturing accounting.
Support internal and external audits.
Assist with customer and government audit requests when applicable.
Document accounting procedures and recommend process improvements.
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

• CPA or CMA preferred
• 58+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing or cost accounting experience
• Inventory accounting
• Financial statement preparation

Experience supporting customer proposals and pricing.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Power Query, XLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
ERP experience such as IFS, SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, or similar manufacturing systems.
Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
Paid time off and holidays
In addition to offering competitive wages and benefits, Onboard Systems also offers the opportunity to increase your future earnings tied to growth in company performance. We recognize employee contributions toward growing the business through our unique Growth Participation Unit program (GPU). GPUs are tied directly to company growth and reward all eligible employees with cash when the business grows over time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status