Job Description
Manager, Cost Accounting
Overview
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Nikkiso ACD is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as – 420 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of Liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders.
This position is based at Nikkiso ACD, LLC, located in Santa Ana, CA.
The Manager, Cost Accounting will own and lead core cost accounting, financial reporting, and POC revenue recognition processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information to support business decisions. This role partners closely with operations, project management, and leadership to drive performance, improve processes, and enhance financial visibility across the organization
Responsibilities
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
Key Focus Areas
Revenue recognition (POC / ASC 606)
Project accounting & contract management
Financial close & reporting excellence
Cost accounting & margin improvement
Process improvement & standardization
Qualifications
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
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms.
Environmental Safety Requirements:
New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety Awareness
All safety related training is provided and tracked by the EHS Director
Job specific training modules deemed necessary by employee’s Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Pay: $91,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Overview
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Nikkiso ACD is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as – 420 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of Liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders.
This position is based at Nikkiso ACD, LLC, located in Santa Ana, CA.
The Manager, Cost Accounting will own and lead core cost accounting, financial reporting, and POC revenue recognition processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information to support business decisions. This role partners closely with operations, project management, and leadership to drive performance, improve processes, and enhance financial visibility across the organization
Responsibilities
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
Key Focus Areas
Revenue recognition (POC / ASC 606)
Project accounting & contract management
Financial close & reporting excellence
Cost accounting & margin improvement
Process improvement & standardization
Qualifications
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
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms.
Environmental Safety Requirements:
New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety Awareness
All safety related training is provided and tracked by the EHS Director
Job specific training modules deemed necessary by employee’s Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Pay: $91,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Cost Accounting Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Santa Ana offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
