Finance Supervisor

Zeeland, MI

Description:

This person will lead their Cost Accounting team to deliver reliable and efficient inventory valuation, correct cost standards and support the manufacturing and supply chain teams with financial reporting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead a team of cost accountants in all the cost accounting related functions that support the attainment of key results.
• Allocate work; develop and review key metrics with team and lead to achieve results.
• Coach and develop employees.
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Provide visibility of financial position to the manufacturing operation. Reach focus and alignment with business partners to improve financial performance.
• Prepares budgets, review budget proposals, supporting documentation and budget presentations.
• Support manufacturing team with capital expenditures proposals.
• Report significant variances on a weekly basis by investigating potential problems and devising solutions with cross functional department teams.
• Establish and implement a process to review accuracy of bills of materials, routings and any other cost element (Ex: outside purchase services) on a regular basis.
• Establish and implement a reliable and efficient process to allocate overhead cost among different cost departments.
• Organize and coordinate periodic inventory counts along with the inventory control teams in the U.S. (Zeeland manufacturing and the distribution centers). Includes year end inventory counts in preparation for year end audit. Facilitating and organizing inventory counting to ensure inventory accuracy before the final year-end audit.

Top Skills Details:

Accounting,Finance,Reporting,reconciliation,general ledger,erp system,Accounting systems,Gaap,Financial statement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field. MBA, CPA, CMA certification preferred.
• Minimum seven years progressive cost accounting experience, which includes project management leadership experience and the development of technical expertise. Must have a firm grasp on conceptual and systematic costing issues.
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Possesses specific knowledge in areas of specialty to support departmental objectives.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.