Sr. Cost Analyst

ALL CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN 2-4 YEARS.  MOST LIKELY THE RELOCATION WOULD BE TO A MANUFACTURING PLANT IN MEXICO.  DO NOT SUBMIT ANYONE WHO WOULDN’T BE SERIOUS ABOUT RELOCATION.

Our client, a leader in the manufacturing of medical devices is currently seeking to hire a Sr. Financial Analyst.

The candidate for this position must be open to international relocation, must have a cost background, have heavy analytical skills, sales analysis experience, variances analysis, and expert Excel skills.

CMA or CPA is preferred

Would also like to see someone with a manufacturing background.

Overview:
This individual is primarily responsible for month end analysis of all manufacturing variances, inventory related transactions and the details of inventory balances and reserves. In addition, this individual will heavily participate in the preparation of the annual Business Plan, year-end Reporting and projects as assigned by the Cost Accounting Manager.


Summary of Position with General Responsibilities:
1. Assists in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and related management reports and the annual Business Plan, including sales and profitability of product lines.
2. Completes monthly closing activity related to inventory, inventory reserve and quality assurance spending and related management reports.
3. Develops annual Cost Standards and intercompany transfer prices.
4. Lead semi-annual physical inventory.
5. Reconcile and record all intercompany inventory transactions and cross-charges for financial statements elimination and proper accounting treatment.
6. Review and approve changes to Bills of Materials and/or Routings for new and existing products
7. Prepare monthly variance analysis report and BVR.
8. Handles all intercompany transfer price and standard cost issues.
9. Perform Sarbanes-Oxley testing of the production cycle.
10. Develop and monitor the necessary MIS systems to support the Division’s cost, inventory and financial needs.
11. Participates in special projects assigned by the Cost Accounting Manager.


Basic Qualifications:
This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related area, 5 years experience with a minimum of 2 years cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.

MBA and/or CPA/CMA preferred.

This position also requires excellent Spreadsheet skills (Excel) and the ability to work with other computer applications.

An ability to work independently with attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects at a time are essential. The position requires considerable interaction and involvement with other departments so good communication skills are also required.

**Must be willing to relocate outside of Utah**