Manager, Cost Accounting
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About The Position
The Manager, Cost Accounting at Oatey plays a crucial role in supporting local management by developing and maintaining accurate standard costing and ensuring overall inventory accuracy at assigned sites. This position assists the Director of Operations Accounting with monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting and reporting requirements. The Manager will analyze and report on variances between budgeted and actual results of operational activity, leading efforts for both internal and external audit requests related to costing and inventory. Additionally, the Manager will own several aspects of the budgeting process and serve as a leader within the organization, supervising direct reports and the execution of assigned tasks. The role requires identifying and implementing changes for areas of opportunity to enhance operational efficiency. In this position, the Manager will be responsible for understanding and communicating production performance, helping site management identify and address areas of concern within expenses and unfavorable costs. The Manager will accurately cost inventory and understand the different components of product cost in a standard cost environment. This role also involves supervising responsibilities related to Cost Accounting at a manufacturing facility, ensuring adherence to requirements for cycle count coverage and accuracy, and other applicable accounting guidelines. The Manager will monitor, report, and assist site management in controlling operational expenses for facilities, participate in month-end closing processes, and perform necessary analysis and reporting. The Manager will own the process for the annual rolling of standard costs and required current cost updates throughout the year, supporting business needs by performing necessary research and analysis to provide data for decision-making. As a point person for internal and external costing-related inquiries, the Manager will provide accurate data for make vs. buy projects, lead Cost team efforts for both the annual budget and audit process, and identify and lead projects supporting process improvements and business growth. The role also includes assisting with acquisition integrations and leading efforts surrounding SAP ERP changes or implementations, managing key processes including monthly variance application calculations and the calculation of yearly LIFO adjustments.
