Cost Accounting Supervisor

In this role, you’ll work closely with our site leaders to develop a comprehensive understanding of our business, help optimize our cost accounting practices, and directly contribute to decision-making. If you’re passionate about driving improvements, influencing business outcomes, and building collaborative relationships across all levels, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a real impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with site leaders to develop a deep “end-to-end” understanding of the business
• Perform monthly cost accounting journal entries/reconciliation procedures, ongoing standard cost updates, ongoing workorder reviews, and other tasks
• Perform month-to-date, quarter-to-date, and year-to-date analysis over key financial results, including manufacturing variances, standard cost revaluations, purchase price variances, and other costs of goods sold
• Identify/implement points of improvement on the existing cost accounting practices/internal controls and provide ongoing updates to management regarding the status of implementing these improvements
• Standardize the review of key performance indicators and financial trends analysis to assist in management’s relational approach to decision-making
• Earn your “seat at the table” with management based on your ability to add value that extends beyond financial reporting
• Partner with the existing Global Operations Finance team to transition from tactically performing cost accounting functions to strategically reviewing these functions
• Actively participate in Business Process Excellence initiatives in connection with the implementation of Oracle Fusion cloud-based ERP for the business
• Coordinate/manage the “Big 4” external audit process as it pertains to cost accounting, including oversite of the physical inventory counts

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job does not have immediate supervisory responsibilities. However, a successful candidate will be able to influence, persuade, and motivate employees at all levels.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, a minimum of 5 years of financial/accounting experience; added plus if you also have an MBA, CMA, or CPA
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; strong working knowledge of Excel required
• Proficiency utilizing ERP systems (Oracle or similar), added plus if you also have experience with ERP system implementations
• Ability and excitement to travel to on an as-needed basis
• Interpersonal skills: focus on solving conflict, not blaming
• Professionalism; approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure
• Adaptability: adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands