Claremont Services Group is leading a search for a Cost Analyst ready to join one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialty medical devices.

Competitive salary and valuable benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, ST/LT Disability, Employee Stock Purchase, Fertility Assistance, Paid Family Leave, Pet Insurance, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Pre-tax accounts to help with Childcare, Commuter Expenses!

• Are you early in your Finance/Accounting career and ready to join a company who cares about your future?
• Is it important for you to work for a company where employees are valued as the #1 asset while providing life-changing, high quality products for customers?
• Do you value working with others who share your vision and commitment to excellence while having a good time doing great things?

If you answered yes to all three and want to be excited and proud about what you do - let's talk.

Our client is known worldwide for their dedication to excellence and innovation. You will be working as part of a 6 person team in division HQ and interface regularly with Supply Chain, Operations and international business partners. You will report directly to Controller and as part of a great Finance team. This role is for self-motivated, independent, creative people who like to have a real impact!

Our client is high on the list of Great Places to Work because of the employee centered environment and team dynamic. We have placed several people with this company and they all brag on how friendly, inventive and supportive this unique group of people are. You want the right opportunity - they want the right fit!

The Sr. Cost Analyst will be accountable for and oversee:

• Collecting and analyzing complex financial information related to manufacturing expenses, seeking ways to improve accuracy of budgets and forecasts and to optimize manufacturing efficiency.
• Reconciling inventory movements for month end reporting, cost journal entries and reconciliations, tracking and understanding manufacturing variances, and developing standardized reports that will help guide business decisions.
• Monthly preparation of inventory journal entries and reconciliation of inventory sub-ledger.
• Analyze inventory value and ensure inventory is properly reserved.
• Ensure manufacturing expenses and transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Assist with manufacturing budget and actively monitor spending.
• Prepares periodic cost reconciliation reports, detailing changes in operational spend.
• Develop metrics to analyze and track manufacturing variances.
• Support cost analysis for manufacturing expansion projects.
• Partner with accounting teams to identify and implement best practices for inventory and cost related transactions globally.
• Create and prepare standardized reports and analytics to help monitor business performance.
• Consolidate and develop reporting and KPI’s to better understand customer and business trends.

Qualified Candidates will have experience, skills and abilities including:

• 5 years of accounting/finance experience working in a manufacturing environment with cost accounting experience.
• Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• “Friendly” collaborative approach to working with others
• Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, Experience with MS Dynamics a very strong PLUS!

Work Environment:

• Normal office environment.
• Sedentary to light physical effort necessary to perform the role
• Must be prepared to work extended hours on occasion, especially during month-end close
• Matrix management style organization

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.

Candidates local to the Phoenix, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, AZ area are encouraged to apply as there is not relocation package offered at this time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $92,207.00 - $96,012.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gilbert, AZ 85233: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
• Cost accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location