Cost Accounting Manager

The Cost Accounting Manager will manage and maintain the cost accounting system which provides financial controls directed towards timely and accurate reporting of product costs. Develops and analyzes forecasts and annual budget. Plans and analyzes manufacturing operation; develops performance measurement criteria for manufacturing processes; maintains product costing information.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop product costing methodologies utilizing cost models (bill of materials). Analyze data to determine costs by product line
Establish parameters for measuring operating performance
Work with all departments to plan, budget, track, monitor and analyze costs on capital, major expenditure and research developmental projects
Plan and direct the implementation of product cost control; create cost data collection processes to provide accurate costing information on real time basis
Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided determine effects on costs. Closely track material costs and associated freight charges and verify pricing trends with Purchasing
Maintain an ongoing expertise of company’s business operations and provides direction to optimize company’s product inventory and material stock
Support year-end audit and interact with outside auditors on year end closings. Participate in regularly scheduled plant physical inventories. Travel to local plant site to verify accuracy and reliability of product cost information. Support operational audits as required
Preparation of commission, rebate and royalty statements.
Assist Marketing and/or other departments in analyzing costs for pricing strategies
Work with Controller on month end closing activities and prepare monthly production and operational cost reports and forecasts
Develop and analyze forecasts and annual budgets
Assist various personnel in determining proper transactions through accounting system, as needed
Provide management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services
Prepare financial management reports on a scheduled or as-needed basis. Handle special assignments as required
Assist in approval of accounts payable checks
Learn all functions of the Controller to serve as backup to the position
Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Must have CPA, CMA, or MBA designation
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing company
Management experience preferred

Skills & Abilities:

Must have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Must be proficient with PC applications and computerized, integrated accounting systems
SAP Cost experience required

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