Senior Cost Accountant (R4733)

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Analyze manufacturing and operational costs while preparing cost reports to guide management decisions, supporting month-end and year-end close processes.

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.  Job Description: The Senior Cost Accountant will be responsible for analyzing manufacturing or operational costs, preparing cost reports, and helping management make informed financial decisions. Work closely with operations, finance, and supply chain functions.  In addition to the above this position will support month-end and year-end close processes, prepare journal entries related to inventory and supply chain/mfg related costs.  Yearly and interim financial audit support will also be required as necessary. Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3–4+ years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication (explaining cost insights to management)
  • Month-end/Year-end close process
  • External audit support
  • Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience in an aerospace industry
  • Data analytics tools (Power BI, Excel)
  • Process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
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    Full-time regular employee offer package:
    Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

    Temporary employee offer package:
    Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

    Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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    Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

    Shield AI builds advanced AI-powered autonomy systems for military and defense applications, enabling mission-critical operations in contested environments. Our platform, Hivemind, supports developers and operators with robust tools for quick adaptation and deployment, ensuring superior situational awareness and operational efficiency. With unique solutions like the AI-piloted X-BAT and ViDAR surveillance system, we are transforming how defense technology meets real-world challenges.

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    $80,000 – $120,000 per year
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