Position Summary
The Cost Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller will focus on cost accounting and inventory management. They will be responsible for providing the Plant Controller advanced financial analysis of routine and technical business transactions, leading cycle activities and ad-hoc analysis for the site, as well as identifying, evaluating, and implementing programs/actions to improve operations assisting the Plant Controller in communicating key topics with key members of the plant leadership team.
Responsibilities 

• Cost Analysis:
  • Conduct cost analysis to identify areas for cost savings and process improvements. Assist in developing cost standards and analyzing variances against standards.
  • Analyze Variance of cost and expenses PPV, price, Spec changes, and recommend to Controller and LT action items

• Review and audit production JOBs, BOMs, materials cost, labor rates, OVHs
• Analyze, audit and reconcile Product Costs by sku and category, Inventories, Total cost of production and cost of sales,
• Assist in identifying opportunities for cost optimization.
• Financial Reporting:
  • Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cost of production statement.
  • Assist in the month-end close process, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations.
  • Assist in execution of the financial planning cycles and month end closing processes.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
  • Work with the Plant Controller and support forecast and budgeting process and provide analysis on variances between actual results and forecasts and help to communicate to the key people of the plant.
  • Assist the controller on Forecasting
  • Developing financial forecasts and models for strategic decision-making and sensitivity analysis for the site.
• Internal Controls and audit Support
• Help maintain and enhance internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy of financial data. Ensure internal policies and practices for internal control
• Assist in implementing controls to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Safeguard Capex, depreciation, and disposals
  • Collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial audits. Prepare audit schedules and provide necessary documentation to support audit inquiries.
  • Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, GAAP and IFRS. Assist in researching and interpreting accounting standards to address complex accounting issues.
  • Audit administration of hourly payroll processing and collaborate with Human Resources team to ensure compliance with labor contract.
  • Process improvement
  • Continuously improve work procedures and processes, including documentation, process mapping and efficiency improvements.
  • Contribute to the Americas standardization of processes with the Share service center and all other areas of the company.
  • Review vendor rebates and assist procurement and controller to ensure accuracy
  • Other duties and responsibilities as directed as the company evolves 

  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 7 years of progressive work experience in Finance.
  • Expert level in Microsoft suite of products especially Excel
  • Power query, power BI
  • Highly skilled in communication and presence
  • High drive, resilience and proactive approach.

  • Preferred Qualifications 

  • Master’s Degree and /or professional certification (eg. CPA).
  • Preference is experience in a manufacturing or similar working environment.
  • Proficiency with multiple ERPs and BI/BW.
  • Strong communication skills, advanced Excel skills

Your Talent Advisor: 

Sandra Collins
(1) 3174294073