Cost Accounting Manager

About McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.
The Cost Accounting Manager provides guidance and leadership to the Cost Accounting team. The Cost Accounting department supports a cross-functional team to support accurately valued inventory. It also provides analysis and reporting for the plant's operations and communicates progress against targets to leadership.
YOUR IMPACT

• Manage and oversee the Cost Accounting function, including standard cost development and variance analysis
• Prepare, review and present financial schedules such as obsolescence, accuracy, valuation and month-end reports
• Lead and/or participate in ad hoc teams to improve processes, eliminate waste, and assist in continuous improvement of identified opportunities
• Prepare and verify product costs in support of all cost-based pricing contracts and intercompany transfer pricing
• Participate in design and validation efforts in JDE improvements
• Provide oversight for the plant controls and risk prevention while driving process efficiency in plant
• Manage inventory observations and cycle counts programs with warehouse manager
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors on audit and internal controls
• Provide costing of manufactured products
• Support Oshkosh/McNeilus in reaching financial KPIs and strategic objectives
• Assist in the month end, quarter end and the year-end close processes
• Develop tools and techniques to analyze data and identify potential issues
• Analyze complex financial scenarios to provide detailed insight into business drivers and potential value creation opportunities
• Develop and implement ongoing process improvement
• Collects data for yearly Operations Review, Budget and Mid-Year Forecast and other reviews as per request
• Produce ad hoc analyses and report for site, group and corporate management as requested

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or treasury.
• One (1) or more years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Ability to travel 10%.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accurate and capable of complex analytical reasoning and can demonstrate strong organizational and analytical skills
• Previous Cost Accounting experience
• Experience leading others in a fast pace work environment.
• High level of expertise with financial analysis tools including spreadsheets, databases, word processing software, SharePoint, and query writing software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with U.S. and international accounting regulations
• Understanding of ERP Systems and Relational Databases
• Experience within manufacturing environments

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: Frequent Hearing, Talking, Visual, Sitting, Typing; Occasional Standing, Walking/Running, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Seldom Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 20lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 20lbs.

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