Senior Cost Controller

DEPARTMENT:

This position reports to the Operations Controller of Surface Americas in our Finance Department in Houston, Texas

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with cross-functional teams to support the financial aspects of business operations.
• Manage cost accounting functions for the US and Canada.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of standard costs and related accounting entries.
• Prepare monthly inventory profit schedules and perform variance analysis.
• Conduct monthly review of cost of goods sold accounts.
• Lead annual standard cost roll and monthly review of variances.
• Develop and maintain Power BI reports to support cost accounting and financial analysis.
• Assist in maintaining fixed asset financial management system and perform depreciation and amortization calculations.
• Prepare monthly schedules and analyses for (PPV,WOV,Scrap,rework).
• Conduct cost trend analysis and make recommendations for process improvement initiatives.  
• Train and mentor Senior Cost Accountants and other operational personnel to ensure compliance with financial standards.

MAIN TASKS:

• Lead cost accounting processes for the US and Canada, including standard cost setting and review, and cost of goods sold analysis.
• Develop and maintain Power BI reports to provide insights into cost accounting and inventory performance.
• Lead the annual standard cost roll and perform monthly variance analysis to identify and explain cost fluctuations.
• Perform cost trend analysis and make recommendations for process improvement initiatives.
• Perform Scrap and Rework analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Perform Absorption and Utilization analysis to optimize production capacity and improve cost efficiency.
• Perform Freight Analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings and improve freight management.
• Assists with and develops department month end review and internal controls.
• Trains Operational Personnel to ensure compliance with financial standards
• Uses broad discretion on assignments of varied, diverse and difficulty in nature.
• Serves as a finance subject matter expert for Inventory, Costing and Fixed Assets
• Assist in maintaining the fixed asset management system, performing depreciation and amortization calculations, and preparing monthly schedules and analyses.
• Assist in maintaining fixed asset management system records of capital assets including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, amortization and related journal entries. Prepare monthly schedules and analyses.
• Train and mentor Senior Cost Accountants and other operational personnel to ensure compliance with financial standards.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to support the financial aspects of business operations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting.  CPA/CMA/MBA preferred.
• At least seven years of related experience.  Manufacturing experience is a plus.  
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of Accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Strong computer skills including advanced proficiency with spreadsheets.
• Solid SAP or ERP experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and solve complex problems with minimum supervision.
• Ability to transfer subject matter expertise.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations. Detail oriented, organized and well developed time management skills.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Possess strong communication skills with other employees, managers and upper management.
• Advanced interpersonal and leadership skills, and thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional attitude.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent sitting, standing, bending down, and operating a computer or workstation.  
• May need to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the job.
• Spends majority of time in a temperature controlled office environment.
• Up to 15% travel may be required.