Accounting Lead, Tolling Inventory

Novelis North America HQ•Atlanta, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Novelis is a global leader in aluminum recycling and rolling, providing sustainable aluminum solutions. The North America team is seeking an Accounting Lead, Tolling Inventory to serve as the Controller for the Tolling organization. This role requires a strong understanding of various toller types and involves ongoing reconciliation between Novelis North America (NNA) and toller inventories. The position demands due diligence and timely investigation into reconciling items to ensure the accuracy of NNA inventory records. The Accounting Lead will be responsible for analyzing and reporting on NNA inventory, including preparing month-end journal entries, variance analyses, and reports, as well as contributing to other accounting-related projects. A solid grasp of cost accounting, an analytical mindset, and meticulous attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
5+ years of work experience in a similar role
Must be flexible and operate in a fast-paced environment
Ability to meet tight deadlines with emphasis on sustained accuracy and attention to detail
Process improvement experience
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (excel such as pivot table, V-lookup, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships cross-functionally
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing Experience preferred
Hyperion, SAP, and Oracle Experience preferred

Responsibilities

Review of intersystem movements to record 3rd party and inter-regional accruals
Variance analysis and capitalization
Other JEs needed to properly state toller financials
Monthly prepare timely reconciliations between NNA and toller inventories, including thorough investigation of reconciling items
Prepare SAP P&L and Toller P&Ls; review and analyze Toller P&L to understand financial results, significant variances and underlying drivers
Manage reconciliation of ERP recast to OneStream to ensure results are appropriately presented in the financials
Daily review of material purchase price variances for the Tolling organization with subsequent timely correction if required
Understanding of key inter-regional programs and related metal movements to ensure that intercompany transactions are properly recorded and reported
Generate month end inventory reports and perform necessary reconciliations across multiple ERPs
Drive continuous improvement in the areas of cost accounting and use of SAP