What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accounting Supervisor position at Westlake?
SUMMARY
Westlake Royal Building Products Roofing & Stone Division is actively seeking a self-driven, energic and dynamic Cost Accounting Supervisor. Reporting to Senior Accounting Manager, the position is a key functional expert in our A&F organization. This role oversees all comprehensive accounting & finance functions of R&S manufacturing assets with a strong emphasis on product costing, inventory control, manufacturing variance analysis and full P/L management. Additionally, the Cost Accounting Supervisor will play a crucial role in operational decision-making and driving performance improvement and executing our strategic plan.
ACCOUNTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Supervise all financial reporting & planning functions for the assigned R&S assets/plants
- Manage all closing activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reports are produced
- Oversee all cost accounting related activities including but not limited to standard cost maintenance, cost roll-up, margin analysis, manufacturing variance analysis and physical inventory counts
- Closely work with plant operations to implement cost measurements, improve cost efficiency and other operational performance
- Support FP&A and sales team on pricing and profitability analysis
- Prepare assembly of the periodic review, annual audit and internal audit data for both internal and external auditors as needed.
- Prepare monthly & quarterly internal management reporting package and other analyses as needed.
- Support in preparation of Annual Budget in coordination with Corporate Planning & Budgeting group
- Prepare & Update Roofing & Stone Monthly Forecasts for Manager review & approval.
- Ensure appropriate and adequate controls in the accounting and reporting areas. Enforce SOX process control compliance by staff.
- Responsible for keeping current with technical accounting pronouncements and trends, analyzing their impact on the Company, and application of new accounting pronouncements in accordance with Westlake policy.
- Monitor and identify major performance areas for enhancement / process improvement
- Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
- Train and develop staff in their areas, as needed. Establish Goals & Objectives, provide performance feedback and coaching to all staff members.
- Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned by management
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s in accounting with at least 6 years of progressive cost accounting experience is required, preferably with a manufacturing background
- CPA or CMA and/or MBA preferred.
- Previous experience with financial reporting, full P/L management, budgeting, forecasting and general accounting is required.
- Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP system
- Advanced excel and data analysis skills
- Previous supervisory experience is required.
- Excellent communication, strong leadership and problem-solving skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee occasionally lifts and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.