Accounting Lead, Tolling Inventory

Novelis•Atlanta, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents. The Novelis North America team is seeking a Accounting Lead, Tolling Inventory. The Accounting Lead, Tolling Inventory will report to the Sr. Accounting Manager. This position is the Controller for the Tolling organization and requires an understanding of the various types of tollers. This position requires ongoing reconciliation between NNA and toller inventories - due diligence and timely investigation into reconciling items is needed to ensure the propriety of NNA inventory records. The Accounting Lead, Tolling Inventory will be responsible for analysis and reporting of Novelis North America inventory including the preparation of month end journal entries and variance analyses and reports; as well as various other accounting related projects as needed. The person in this role needs to understand cost accounting, an analytical mentality and a high attention to detail.

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)
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
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships cross-functionally

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