Cost Analyst Jobs in Dallas, TX

INTRODUCTION

Trinity Industries is seeking a Cost Accounting Program Manager for its headquarters office in Dallas, TX. This Cost Accounting Program Manager will be a member of Trinity’s Rail Products Accounting team. This role provides deep cost-accounting expertise, leads complex cost analysis initiatives, strengthens cost-control frameworks, and drives financial insights critical to operational decision-making. The Program Manager partners across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to enhance cost transparency, improve inventory accuracy, and identify margin-improvement opportunities.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop advanced costing models, conduct scenario and variance analyses, advise on cost-efficient operational strategies, and ensure high-quality cost reporting aligned with GAAP and internal standards.
• Lead complex cost-accounting analysis including cost modeling, variance analysis, and margin optimization initiatives.
• Own the integrity, structure, and continuous improvement of cost-accounting systems and master data, including standard cost updates and semi-annual cost setting processes.
• Lead and execute key components of the month-end accounting close.
• Drive automation, reporting enhancements, and analytics modernization within cost accounting.
• Strengthen internal controls across cost-accounting processes; participate in audit reviews and remediation.
• Serve as SME on cost related questions from business partners.
• Determine process enhancements for cost-accounting systems and reporting.
• Empowered to resolve or escalate any issues that may affect the accuracy or timing of the month-end-close.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 7+ years of experience in cost accounting, accounting, or similar required.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Strong command of Excel, ERP cost modules, and analytics tools.
• Advanced proficiency in cost-modeling, standard costing, and manufacturing.
• Requires accuracy and timeliness of revenue, cost of goods sold, inventory valuations, and variance reporting.
• Effectiveness in partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams required.
• Demonstrated leadership in automation, data integrity, and system optimization needed.