Senior Financial & Planning Accountant

Warren Averett Executive Search & Recruiting is helping a client in Wetumpka, AL find a strong Cost Accountant for a full-time direct hire role, fully in the office Monday – Friday.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role will be instrumental in financial planning, KPI development, and accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have strong cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Cost Analysis and Control Review

• Develop and maintain Dynamics GP cost accounting system that ensures accurate costing

• Produce daily production, variance and ad hoc reports

• Review and analyze actual costs for variances and prepare reports

• Prepare, analyze and report monthly Cost issues

• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services to determine effects on costs

• Study and collect data to determine the costs of business activities

Planning & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Develop long-term and short-term plans in conjunction with the executive management and site team.

• Develop and gain agreement to annual business plans, ensuring alignment with strategy. Including detailed expenses and headcount budgets.

• Establish and monitor annual business plans, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, including detailed expense and headcount budgets.

• Create reporting systems to provide clear and accurate organizational performance metrics.

• Quantify business outcomes, including revenue and other KPIs, and provide monthly financial reports to the executive team.

• Develop financial models and business cases for key projects, ensuring cross-functional integration.

Trial Balance and Policy Assessment

• Act as a subject matter expert in finance, accounting policies, and operational management.

• Support various finance functions, including cost of goods sold calculation.

• Solve complex financial challenges through data analysis and problem-solving strategies.

• Utilize financial indicators to guide decision-making and business planning.

• Lead and coordinate the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practices.

• Point of contact for account reconciliations, process improvement recommendations, and financial statement preparation

• Assist with various accounting functions that include reviewing balance sheet items, financial analysis, creating SOPs, inventory management, and reviewing general ledger details

• Assist in month end close duties as assigned

Balance Sheet & Inventory Management

• Oversee daily inventory counts conducted by warehouse personnel, variance reporting, and monthly trend analysis for shortages, overages, and outdated products.

• Perform month-end reconciliations of inventory balances, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.

• Develop and enhance processes for intercompany inventory transactions.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.S. degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 3-5 years of strong cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Manufacturing experience is a plus.

• Excel skills with extensive abilities in PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting, and data validation, text manipulation, and charting

• PowerPoint skills to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders, with effective use of data visualization, design, and aesthetics of templates

• Proficiency in other Microsoft Software , Word and Access

• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices.

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