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Manager, Cost Accounting
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases. Lead month-end close activities related to cost accounting .
Posted 10/8/2026full-timeHuntington Beach • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in cost accounting, revenue recognition, and financial modeling, with a strong focus on compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards. Proven ability to lead month-end close activities and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance financial accuracy.
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Cost AccountingRevenue RecognitionFinancial ModelingUS GAAP ComplianceERP Experience
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Hard Skills
Month-End Close ActivitiesVariance AnalysisPercentage of Completion (POC)AccrualsAccount ReconciliationsFinancial Statement PreparationBudgetingForecastingAdvanced Excel SkillsCost Tracking
Soft Skills
CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
SAPOracle
Industry Keywords
Project AccountingLong-Term ContractsFinancial PlanningManagement ReportsCost-To-Complete
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPOracle
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead month-end close activities related to cost accounting
- Manage balance sheet integrity, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
- Lead Percentage of Completion revenue recognition for long-term contracts
- Monitor project financials, cost-to-complete, margins, and forecasts
- Manage unbilled revenue and deferred revenue accounts
- Partner with project managers and operations on cost tracking and revenue recognition
- Drive standard cost updates and labor, material, and overhead variance analysis
- Prepare and review financial statements and management reports
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Develop and maintain revenue, cost, and cash flow financial models
- Identify and implement project accounting and close-process improvements
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP / IFRS
- Support audits with revenue recognition and contract accounting documentation
- Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies and improve financial accuracy
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7+ years of accounting/finance experience
- Strong experience with POC / ASC 606 revenue recognition
- Experience in project-based or long-term contract environments
- Solid understanding of cost accounting and margin analysis
- ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
- Compliance with US GAAP / IFRS revenue recognition standards
- Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including regularly talking or hearing and frequently standing, walking, and using hands and arms
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus structure
- New Employee Safety Training
- Job-specific ongoing training modules
- Equal opportunity employment environment