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Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing · 1 day ago

Cost Accounting Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Apex is a fast-growing startup in the spacecraft manufacturing industry, seeking a highly skilled Cost Accounting Manager to join their accounting team. The role involves owning cost accounting processes, ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing overhead allocation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support data-driven decisions.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain cost accounting methodologies for hardware deliverables (e.g., satellite buses, custom components, assemblies)

Define and compute manufacturing overhead rates, including allocation drivers, and monitor variances

Lead regular margin and cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis on individual products and contract lines

Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze part-level costs, cost drivers, and pricing implications

Own inventory valuation processes in accordance with GAAP, ensuring accuracy of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods balances

Lead quarterly inventory reviews and year-end physical inventory counts including planning, execution, and reconciliation

Analyze inventory variances and investigate cost discrepancies, with recommendations for corrective actions

Drive monthly and quarterly close related to cost accounts, variances, and adjustments

Prepare and present cost roll-ups, forecasts, and budget comparisons for leadership

Support internal and external audit requests on cost accounting, inventory, overhead, and COGS reporting

Develop and maintain cost accounting policies and documentation

Collaborate on ERP system build-outs (Campfire and custom Palantir ERP), ensuring cost flows and inventory controls are accurately configured

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, reduce cycle times, and strengthen controls

Qualification

Cost accountingManufacturing accountingInventory valuationGAAP complianceERP systemsVariance analysisBOMsRoutingsAnalytical skillsExcel fluencyCPACMA certificationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or related experience in a complex production environment (aerospace/manufacturing preferred)

Deep understanding of cost structures, overhead allocation methods, inventory costing, and variance analysis in a dynamic environment

Experience with BOMs, routings, work orders, and inventory transactions in an ERP. You will help develop our home grown ERP and inventory management systems

Hands-on experience with product costing, manufacturing cost drivers, and COGS reporting under GAAP in line with ASC330

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills and Excel fluency

Preferred

Experience with government contract accounting, FAR/CAS compliance, or aerospace cost standards

Cost accounting in high R&D environment or new product development

Prior involvement with physical inventory programs, cycle counts, and annual financial inventory audits

CPA, CMA, or relevant professional certification

Benefits

Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create

Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost

Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays

Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%

8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel

Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day

Vibrant community: Monthly office BBQs, pickleball tournaments, run club, and social gatherings for you and your family

Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self

World-class Playa Vista office with EV chargers, with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life

Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference