Manager Cost Accounting
CSSStaffingSolutions · Portsmouth, NH, us ·
- Category
- Finance
- Experience
- 5+ years
Our client is a leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen food. We are seeking a Manager of Cost Accountingto become the newest member of their Finance Team.
This position will be responsible for providing manufactured costs of new and existing items, providing data analysis to support multiple departments, cost variance reconciliation, and reporting to management in a timely and accurate manner. The right candidate must have the flexibility to solve practical problems when confronted with multiple variables. A proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and strong communication skills are the keys to be successful in this position.
As the Manager of Cost Accounting, a typical day might include the following:
Quoting Projects (New Products)
Ensuring accurate costing of new products is completed to marketing timeline.
Working with manufacturing groups to develop cost quotes for multiple locations and compare assumptions going into each quote understanding cost differences
Setting Standard cost for New Components
Creating BOM and Routers for New Products and rolling Standard Costs
Review and recommending changes when product cost has +/-5% variance between Current Cost vs. Std Cost
Bill of Material maintenance - Manage the Completion of ECN change requests accurately and in appropriate timeline to include updating existing work order's materials after changing bill of materials & updating all other manufacturing databases
Manage the Annual Budget in the Following Areas;
Annual Cost Roll process – including standards, Routers, BOM Changes
Coordinate and ensure proposed Material Usage and Router changes in JDE & other manufacturing databases.
Complete and validate Annual Cost Roll-up.
Year-end Inventory revaluation from Cost Roll
Provide budget transfer pricing for products manufactured in the US plants for Canadian market?
Requirements:
Must have at least 5-7 years experience working in Cost Accounting in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years experience as a Manager with Direct Reports.
It would be a plus if the candidate has experience with JDE but will consider experience with similar ERP systems.
Prefer to see a Bachelors degree, something Accounting or Finance related would be preferred, but if you have a different degree we’d still consider you! Just be prepared to tell us how your degree has helped you in your current and previous roles.
There is a lot of inter-department interaction, so you’ll need to be able to work well with other departments and personalities, including non-financial personnel.
This is a fast paced, high volume department, you’ll need to remain calm, cool and collected and make sure that no details are overlooked.
In return for the experience that you bring to the table, you will be given the opportunity to join a progressive, growing organization that has seen its revenue grow 270% in the last six years to almost $1.2B. With a reputation for excellence in North America and the global marketplace, you will have the professional benefits of a career with an international organization. This financial function is seen as a key piece of the corporate strategic plan, so you’ll also be given the opportunity to grow professionally and develop new skills as the organization continues to expand.
Our client is offering a very competitive compensation package coupled with a bonus, benefits and retirement plan, this is a chance for you to take the knowledge you’ve acquired in your career to date and have a real impact on the business.
Pay range will be between $75,000 to $95,000 and is directly related to your past experience and capabilities.
This position will be responsible for providing manufactured costs of new and existing items, providing data analysis to support multiple departments, cost variance reconciliation, and reporting to management in a timely and accurate manner. The right candidate must have the flexibility to solve practical problems when confronted with multiple variables. A proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and strong communication skills are the keys to be successful in this position.
As the Manager of Cost Accounting, a typical day might include the following:
Quoting Projects (New Products)
Ensuring accurate costing of new products is completed to marketing timeline.
Working with manufacturing groups to develop cost quotes for multiple locations and compare assumptions going into each quote understanding cost differences
Setting Standard cost for New Components
Creating BOM and Routers for New Products and rolling Standard Costs
Review and recommending changes when product cost has +/-5% variance between Current Cost vs. Std Cost
Bill of Material maintenance - Manage the Completion of ECN change requests accurately and in appropriate timeline to include updating existing work order's materials after changing bill of materials & updating all other manufacturing databases
Manage the Annual Budget in the Following Areas;
Annual Cost Roll process – including standards, Routers, BOM Changes
Coordinate and ensure proposed Material Usage and Router changes in JDE & other manufacturing databases.
Complete and validate Annual Cost Roll-up.
Year-end Inventory revaluation from Cost Roll
Provide budget transfer pricing for products manufactured in the US plants for Canadian market?
Requirements:
Must have at least 5-7 years experience working in Cost Accounting in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years experience as a Manager with Direct Reports.
It would be a plus if the candidate has experience with JDE but will consider experience with similar ERP systems.
Prefer to see a Bachelors degree, something Accounting or Finance related would be preferred, but if you have a different degree we’d still consider you! Just be prepared to tell us how your degree has helped you in your current and previous roles.
There is a lot of inter-department interaction, so you’ll need to be able to work well with other departments and personalities, including non-financial personnel.
This is a fast paced, high volume department, you’ll need to remain calm, cool and collected and make sure that no details are overlooked.
In return for the experience that you bring to the table, you will be given the opportunity to join a progressive, growing organization that has seen its revenue grow 270% in the last six years to almost $1.2B. With a reputation for excellence in North America and the global marketplace, you will have the professional benefits of a career with an international organization. This financial function is seen as a key piece of the corporate strategic plan, so you’ll also be given the opportunity to grow professionally and develop new skills as the organization continues to expand.
Our client is offering a very competitive compensation package coupled with a bonus, benefits and retirement plan, this is a chance for you to take the knowledge you’ve acquired in your career to date and have a real impact on the business.
Pay range will be between $75,000 to $95,000 and is directly related to your past experience and capabilities.