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With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

The Cost & FP&A financial consolidation, forecasting/budgeting, and integrity of the accounting, finance, systems, and financial reporting functions for the Platform made up of three business units around the world. This position also provides support to the site commercial & finance teams, and reports to the Director of Finance. Position requires extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and manufacturing / financial reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley, and business operations in a growth-oriented environment.

Job Description:

Cost Accountant Responsibilities (60% activity)

• Manages cost and inventory accounting for manufacturing

• Organize and lead the annual physical inventory and cost roll processes and manages the cycle counting process as appropriate

• Oversee in the preparation of the annual rate studies including labor & burden and fringe benefits

• Develop and document financial procedures in the areas of cost accounting and inventory accounting

• Perform accounting, financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting functions for all manufacturing operations

• Work closely with FP&A Manger, Director of Finance and Supply Chain group in leading slow moving inventory (EOZ) analysis and in developing inventory reduction programs

• Lead all month-end closing process activities related to cost and manufacturing functions

• Develop, analyze and interpret KPI and financial information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance, operational excellence, and other criteria that directly reflect the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization

FP&A Responsibilities (40% activity)

• Assist in the preparation of the monthly forecasts and quarterly operating reviews working in conjunction with the BU Commercial and financial leaders

• Evaluate business performance including income statement variance analysis, working capital, and spending analysis

• Assist in the coordination and preparation of consolidated annual budget and assist in strategic planning process

• Analyze variances and develop narratives to communicate to senior management, specifically driven by profit bridges and other financial tools

• Assist in preparation and consolidation of monthly financial statements in accordance with US-GAAP and IDEX corporate requirements

• Maintain formal internal controls and support annual SOX and internal audit cycles

• Assist with the OneStream consolidation system (OS) for the Business Unit. Assist with on-site and remote training to new users, as well as, keeping existing users informed of changes to corporate reporting requirements

Essential Functions

• Performs other duties as required

• Support the implementation continuous improvement projects for the Finance department and the company in order to optimize operating and financial processes Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company

• Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description, and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output

• Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety to self and co-workers

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in a process focused organization (Six Sigma, Value Streams)

• Experience working with JDE or ERP Systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (advanced in Excel)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Strong business acumen and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to gather, analyze and present data

• Ability to organize multiple responsibilities and deliver results in an accurate and timely manner while adapting to changes in priorities

• Consistently operates at the highest level of integrity and is never willing to compromise with regards to ethical standards

• Superior verbal and written communication skills to work effectively outside the account department

• Demonstrate good organizational skills and good follow-up techniques

• Demonstrate responsibility, respect, dependability, patience, and productivity in order to create a positive work environment

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

Exposure to manufacturing environment. Noise level may vary from moderate office environment to noisy/loud in the plant area. Proper use of safety equipment such as steel-toed shoes, goggles, safety glasses, gloves, apron and face shield must be observed.

Travel

Up to 25%

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

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Job Family: Finance