Sr. Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Sr. Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Building the finance backbone for next-gen UAV technology.

A heavily backed hardware startup in the Northern Virginia / DC Metro area is scaling from development into full-rate production. They are looking for their first Sr. Manufacturing / Cost Accountant to build the entire cost accounting function from scratch.

This isn't a "maintain existing spreadsheets" role, it’s a ground-floor opportunity for a true builder.

You’ll be the primary finance presence on the production floor, partnering directly with engineering and operations while owning the accounting side of an active ERP rollout.

The Highlights:

• Role: Sr. Manufacturing Accountant (Onsite)
• Location: Northern Virginia / Washington, DC Metro (Full relocation assistance available for the right candidate)
• Compensation: $125k – $155k base + discretionary bonus
• Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision premiums, market-leading 401(k) match, 8 weeks paid parental leave, 3+ weeks PTO.

What You’ll Own:

• Establish costing methodologies (standard/actual, labor & overhead absorption) for complex multi-component platforms.
• Stand up inventory, WIP valuation, cycle counting, and variance analysis.
• Drive the accounting & inventory modules for a fresh ERP implementation.
• Partner with engineering on BOM accuracy and NPI cost tracking.
• Conduct make-vs-buy modeling, CapEx evaluations, and operational FP&A.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years in accounting/finance, with 3+ years in hands-on plant cost accounting (defense/aerospace, EV, automotive, or complex hardware preferred).
• Deep practical command of BOMs, hardware supply chains, and ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint or DCAA exposure is a huge plus).
• A self-starter who thrives in engineering-led, high-growth environments.
• Must meet U.S. Person status (ITAR/EAR compliance).

If you want to own the floor, build from the ground up, and help scale critical hardware technology, let’s talk.