Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

Manager, Cost Accounting

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Santa AnaCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per year

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About the role

  • Lead month-end close activities related to cost accounting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of results
  • Manage balance sheet integrity, including account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
  • Lead revenue recognition processes, including Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting for long-term contracts
  • Monitor and analyze project financials, including cost-to-complete, margin analysis, and forecast updates
  • Manage contract-related accounts, including unbilled revenue (contract assets) and deferred revenue (contract liabilities)
  • Partner with project managers and operations to ensure accurate cost tracking and revenue recognition
  • Drive cost accounting activities, including standard cost updates and variance analysis (labor, material, overhead)
  • Prepare and review financial statements and management reports, providing actionable insights
  • Support budgeting and forecasting, including project-level and company-wide financial planning
  • Develop and maintain financial models for revenue, cost, and cash flow projections
  • Identify and implement process improvements, especially in project accounting and close processes
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards (US GAAP / IFRS) related to revenue recognition
  • Support audit processes, including documentation for revenue recognition and contract accounting
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies and improve financial accuracy

Requirements

  • 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
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development
  • Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cost accountingrevenue recognitionPercentage of Completion (POC) accountingvariance analysisfinancial modelingbudgetingforecastingaccount reconciliationsfinancial statements preparationmanagement reports
Soft Skills
collaborationanalytical skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingcommunicationleadershipprocess improvementcross-functional teamworkactionable insightsorganizational skills