Blake Smith Staffing, LLC
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Job Title: Managerial Accountant – Aerospace Manufacturing
Location: Western Massachusetts
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Aerospace / Advanced Manufacturing
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Managerial Accountant with deep expertise in aerospace manufacturing environments. This role will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, inventory control, and cost accounting for a high-volume operation managing over 27 million inventory items. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of AS9100 standards, advanced inventory measurement techniques, and the ability to translate operational data into actionable financial insights.
 
Key Responsibilities
• Lead all aspects of managerial accounting for a complex aerospace manufacturing operation
• Oversee inventory control systems for 27+ million items, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with AS9100 standards
• Develop and maintain cost accounting models to support pricing, margin analysis, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and engineering teams to align financial metrics with manufacturing performance
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis and forecasting
• Implement and refine inventory measurement methodologies, including cycle
counts, physical audits, and ERP integration
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and corporate policies
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, cost tracking, and inventory valuation
• Provide financial leadership for capital investment decisions, product costing, and supply chain optimization
• Train and mentor junior accounting staff and cross-functional partners on financial best practices
 
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managerial or cost accounting within a manufacturing environment in Aerospace.
• Proven experience managing large-scale inventory systems (multi-million item counts)
• Proficiency in ERP systems like Quantum and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence operational decision-making
 
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies
• Advanced knowledge of inventory valuation methods (FIFO, LIFO, weighted average)
• Experience with digital reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
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