Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled finance professional with manufacturing accounting experience to join our team with the ability to bridge financial reporting, planning, and strategic analysis. This role requires hands-on leadership of the close process, experience in budgeting/forecasting and cost analysis, involvement in R&D financial oversight, and strong competency in financial modeling. Familiarity with systems such as JD Edwards (JDE), OneStream, and advanced Excel capabilities is essential. Prior experience in manufacturing accounting is required for consideration.
Key Responsibilities for this Role include: Accounting & Financial Oversight - Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
- Prepare accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and internal/external reporting
- Support audit readiness and maintain strong internal controls
Budgeting, Forecasting & Modeling - Support the annual budget and periodic forecasting cycles
- Perform detailed variance analysis and support strategic decision-making
- Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance, cost structures, and investment decisions
- Collaborate with operational and R&D teams across multiple locations to inform and support financial planning initiatives
Cost Analysis & R&D Finance - Analyze manufacturing costs, identify trends, and recommend process efficiencies
- Partner with cross-functional teams to manage and monitor R&D project budgets
- Provide financial guidance for R&D investments and track ROI
Systems & Continuous Improvement - Ensure data quality and reporting accuracy in JD Edwards (JDE) and OneStream
- Support system enhancements, upgrades, and integration initiatives
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and data transparency
Leadership & Collaboration - Mentor and coach junior team members
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and site location leadership to align financial and operational goals
- Deliver clear financial communications and presentations to site location management
- Promote a culture of accountability and analytical rigor
Basic Required Skills: - Must be a US citizen
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA preferred)
- 8–10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, FP&A, and cost control
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential
- Proficiency in JD Edwards (JDE) and OneStream; knowledge of additional ERP/EPM tools a plus
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g., Power Query, pivot tables, formulas)
- Proven experience in building and using financial models for business analysis and decision support
- Strong communication, analytical, and leadership capabilities
Shaping the future through innovation and discovery! With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.
CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.
WHAT WE OFFER: Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.
We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!
WHO WE ARE: We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.
CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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