Cost Accounting Director, Divergent Technologies

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or engineering services
• Proficiency in standard costing methodologies, variance analysis, and cost reporting
• Strong Excel capabilities (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, automation)
• ERP experience, preferably with Oracle Fusion (standard costing familiarity in ERP required)
• Detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable operating independently in dynamic cost structures
• 12+ years in Finance, Consulting, or Transaction Services, with demonstrated impact in high-growth, advanced manufacturing or automation environments
• Expert-level proficiency in P&L, balance sheet, cash flows, cost accounting, and financial project management
• Proven ability to influence leadership, negotiate complex agreements, and drive enterprise-level systems/process improvements

Desirable

• The Cost Accounting Director serves as the enterprise authority for cost tracking, standard costing methodologies, and variance analysis across two distinct manufacturing models: high-volume R&D-to-production and low-volume, high-complexity automotive manufacturing
• This role blends hands-on execution with strategic foresight, ensuring accurate cost visibility and driving scalable processes that underpin profitability, pricing accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Operating with autonomy, the Director will own day-to-day cost accounting while leading the transition from Excel-based tools to Oracle Fusion ERP and future MES systems, establishing lasting cost accounting infrastructure
• Own day-to-day execution of cost accounting activities, including direct labor, materials, and overhead tracking
• Lead the transition from transactional execution toward scalable cost methodologies that support accurate financial reporting and pricing
• Influence leadership by providing actionable insights into cost drivers, variance analysis, and profitability levers
• Establish standardized cost accounting procedures, aligned with Oracle Fusion ERP and industry best practices
• Develop operating procedures and documentation that ensure cost accuracy, scalability, and compliance
• Identify process gaps, implement solutions, and elevate cost visibility across manufacturing operations and commercial programs
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for cost accounting during Oracle Fusion ERP and future MES implementations
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure accurate cost flows across systems
• Troubleshoot, test, and validate system functionality to drive automation and accurate real-time reporting
• Maintain project-level cost tracking in Excel during ERP transition, ensuring continuity and data integrity
• Perform standard cost updates, validations, and reconciliations across labor, overhead, and materials
• Conduct and present detailed variance analyses (labor efficiency, overhead absorption, material deviations) to leadership
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to support accurate costing, pricing, and profitability reporting
• Provide direct input into budgeting, forecasting, and strategic cost management activities
• Ensure alignment between internal operational costing and external customer-facing pricing models