Cost Controller

Scope:

The position will be a part of the greater financial team reporting to the multi-location Controller. You will oversee plant financials for the location and supervise all manufacturing accounting.

Responsibilities of the Cost Accountant:

• Monitoring and updating cost estimates for projects to ensure that costs are within expected ranges
• Manage Period-End and Year-End closings Of Manufacturing Cycle.
• Develop and follow-up on budgets of all Manufacturing & Manufacturing Service Cost Centers.
• Establish and maintain internal controls.
• Building a comprehensive detailed analyses and reporting structure (especially on the cost of goods manufactured portion) of the P&L.
• Cost center analysis.
• Cost Accountant performs cost rolls for existing products, new products and estimates.
• Ensure BOMs and Routings are accurate and meaningful and that Inventory control is accurate and meaningful.
• Ensure Standards for material, labor & overhead rates are accurate and meaningful.
• Perform monthly analysis of variances (Labor, PPV, Overhead).
• Ensure the appropriate controls and structure are in place for scrap and cycle count reporting.
• Conducting cost analyses to identify areas where costs can be reduced or eliminated altogether
• Develop production analysis reports and tools to assist decision-makers.
• Participate in coordinating the annual budget process.
• Review monthly reconciliation of accounts.

Requirements for the Cost Accountant:

• BS in Accounting or Finance (Highly Preferred)
• 5 years experience in MANUFACTURING cost accounting with strong knowledge of Labor and Material variances along with how to FIND AND FIX!
• Ability to identify and analyze business issues; developing and recommending solutions.
• Experienced with: freight, marketing/sales expenses, forecasting, inventory, expense reports, auditors, variance analysis, etc.
• A background of success with communication and presentation skills.