Manager, Cost Accounting

Oatey • Cleveland, OH

2d • $86,418 - $138,269

About The Position

The Manager, Cost Accounting provides support to local management, develop and maintain accurate standard costing and overall inventory accuracy at assigned sites. Assist Director of Operations Accounting in monthly, quarterly and yearly accounting and reporting requirements. Analyze and report on variances between budgeted and actual results of operational activity. Lead efforts for both internal and external audit requests pertaining to costing and inventory. Own several aspects of the budgeting process. Serve as a leader within the organization supervising direct reports and the execution of assigned tasks. Identify and implement change for areas of opportunity.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cost accounting in an SAP manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and oversight in accounting operations.
• Knowledge and support of all accounting functions.
• In-depth emotional intelligence, behavioral maturity, demonstrated trust and integrity, high ethical standards, interpersonal competence and the ability to prevent, reduce and resolve conflict.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; stand-up presentation and training skills.
• PC Computer Proficiency: Word, Access, PowerPoint etc.
• Advanced proficiency in report writing, database management, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and generate results in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated team and individual leadership skills: decision-making, analytical, team building and organization skills.
• In-depth knowledge of cost accounting.
• Experience in cost accounting in manufacturing.
• Experience working with large data sets.
• B.S. in Business, Accounting, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree.

Nice To Haves

• CMA or CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Understand and communicate production performance and help site management identify and address areas of concern within expenses and unfavorable costs falling within our production variation accounts.
• Accurately cost inventory and understand the different components of product cost in a standard cost environment.
• Responsible for leading direct reports supporting manufacturing and distribution centers through timely and accurate financial information and analysis.
• Supervise responsibilities related to Cost Accounting at a manufacturing facility to ensure adherence to requirements for cycle count coverage and accuracy and other applicable accounting guidelines.
• Monitor, report, and help site management control operational expenses for facilities.
• Participate in month-end closing processes and perform necessary analysis and reporting.
• Understand production related variances within the financials and be able to help identify and resolve on-going issues.
• Own process for annual rolling of standard costs and required current cost updates throughout the year.
• Support business needs by performing necessary research and analysis to provide data for decision making.
• Be a point person for internal and external costing related inquiries.
• Provide accurate data for make vs. buy projects.
• Lead Cost team efforts for both annual budget and audit process.
• Identify and lead projects supporting process improvements and business growth.
• Assist with acquisition integrations.
• Lead efforts surrounding SAP ERP changes or implementations.
• Manage key processes including but not limited to monthly variance application calculations and calculation of yearly LIFO adjustment.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance
• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
• Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees