Corporate Cost Accountant

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

Are you a Corporate Cost Accountant with a passion for supporting our nation’s military communications? If so, we want to speak with you about this opportunity!

Summary:

As a Corporate Cost Accountant at Microwave Products Group in West Chester, OH, you will support the military community by being responsible for managing and analyzing cost structures to ensure accurate financial reporting and strategic cost management across the MPG Group.  This role will play a critical part in maintaining standard costs and providing detailed cost analysis to support decision-making processes and improve financial performance. The Cost Accountant will work across multiple companies to improve and align costing structures for the group. 

Why work for us?

We prioritize innovation and creativity, career advancement opportunities, a collaborative culture, work-life balance, and competitive compensation and benefits. The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that defines us to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and maintaining the cost accounting systems across multiple companies, incorporating an understanding of manufacturing operations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Work across diverse companies and product lines to align costing systems and policies
• Work with international intercompany partners to ensure that costing systems/inventory valuations are aligned with IFRS requirements for local reporting
• Ensure compliance with international transfer pricing policies and tolling agreements
• Performs annual cost roll and inventory revaluation, works with closely with other departments to enhance accuracy of cost components
• Provide detailed cost analysis and reports for management, including product costing, pricing strategies, and profitability analysis

• Analyze cost variances and provide insights into cost behavior and trends
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost efficiency and profitability
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend strategies for cost reduction
• Conduct regular cost audits and reviews to ensure compliance and accuracy

• Collaborate with other departments to gather cost estimates and financial projections

Knowledge, skills and abilities strongly preferred include:

• Strong cost accounting skills, including a thorough understanding of US GAAP costing methodologies
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite required (especially Excel)
• Strong mathematical skills required
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality required
• Knowledge of an integrated ERP system is a plus

Requirements Include:

• Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• Minimum of 5-10 years of previous cost accounting experience, preferably in a corporate setting
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) regulations
• Experience with foreign currency required
• Experience with intercompany transactions preferred
• Experience with IFRS preferred
• Experience with international tolling agreements highly desired
• Experience within a manufacturing environment highly desired
• Experience with Government Contracts preferred
• CPA or CMA certification highly desired

Benefits of joining our team!

• Annual incentive plan (bonus)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Up to 10 paid holidays/year
• 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance – 100% company paid
• Other ancillary insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
• Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary
• Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year

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Work Arrangement : Hybrid  

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We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact accommodations@mpgdover.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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