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Operations Cost ControllerEleven Recruiting • Santa Ana, CA, US
Operations Cost Controller

Operations Cost Controller

Eleven Recruiting • Santa Ana, CA, US
4 hours ago
Salary
$160,000.00–$175,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
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Job description

Eleven Recruiting is searching for a Cost Controller to join one of our largest and fastest-growing Space & Defense clients, sitting onsite in Santa Ana, CA.
This role is responsible for leading cost accounting, financial compliance, gross margin analysis, variance reporting, and SKU-level profitability tracking within a complex aerospace manufacturing environment. The Cost Controller will play a critical role in maintaining CAS-compliant cost systems while providing leadership with clear visibility into profitability by part number, program, and contract type.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing, government contract accounting, and ERP-driven cost systems, with the ability to translate detailed financial data into actionable operational insight.
Responsibilities:

  • Lead and maintain cost accounting methodologies in compliance with CAS, FAR, and DFARS requirements.
  • Manage and optimize ERP-based cost accounting systems, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness.
  • Analyze standard vs. actual costs, including labor, material, overhead, and burden rates; identify and explain key variances.
  • Own SKU-level cost and profitability analysis, delivering margin visibility by part number, production volume, and contract type.
  • Prepare cost reports, forecasts, budgets, and margin analyses to support operational and leadership decision-making.
  • Support Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost-Plus contracts through accurate cost allocation, pricing support, and proposal development.
  • Lead month-end close activities related to manufacturing costs, inventory roll-forwards, and conversion cost reconciliation.
  • Oversee inventory valuation, cycle counts, and audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Support internal, customer, and government audits by ensuring cost structures and documentation meet regulatory requirements.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to improve cost visibility and profitability.
  • Mentor and oversee members of the FP&A team, driving consistent financial reporting and analysis.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvements to cost accounting processes, controls, and documentation.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
  • 7–10+ years of cost accounting experience in aerospace, defense, or high-mix manufacturing environments.
  • 1–3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Strong experience with standard and actual costing methodologies.
  • Demonstrated experience managing SKU- or part-number-level profitability, including material, labor, overhead, and burden allocations.
  • Working knowledge of government contract accounting, including CAS, FAR, and DFARS.
  • Experience supporting government or customer audits.
  • Proficiency with ERP-based cost accounting systems in a manufacturing setting.
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and Cost Accounting Standards.
  • Experience supporting FFP and Cost-Plus contracts.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.


Salary: $160,000 - $175,000
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