Cost Accounting Manager

Want a chance to establish your own cost accounting function.

 This is a new position open due to growth and a need for a more sophisticated approach to the cost accounting function.  The  Cost Accounting Manager position will include oversight of and responsibility for the Cost Accountant/Analyst.

Manage the cost accounting functions, inventory cost variance reporting and inventory Net Realizable Value reserve for the company.  YOU MUST BE EXPERIENCED IN WORKING WITH OVER $100,000,000 IN INVENTORY.

Provide leadership and coordination of company accounting functions and special projects. 

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
8-10 years experience in accounting; preferably Energy, manufacturing or market rep sector
Masters Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus
 Manufacturing, inventory experience required.  Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control procedures
 Strong analytical skills  ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports
 Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
 Must have excellent system skills, Microsoft Excel and JD Edwards preferred or large ERP system experience.
 Ability to work independently or as part of a team,
 Must have process improvement focus.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
n/a

RELATIONSHIP RESPONSIBILTIES:
Please see below.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS:
Internal:
Act as Accounting liaison for Operations and Sales  to ensure the accurate recording of inventory costs/margins.

As part of the internal Operating Workgroup  TOW  coordinate and prioritize initiatives to improve operating and reporting efficiencies

External:
Interaction with auditors. Support the external financial audit through preparation of audit schedules and fielding cost related audit questions.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITY:
(Indicate budget/revenue responsibility)
Will be responsible for a $100M inventory.

(Explain the degree of sup/guidance, procedures/ processes used judgment, creativity, planning and resourcefulness)

As it is a newly created position with right now only one Cost Accountants the main focus for the Cost Accounting Manager is to establish the department and with that also goes the creation of procedures and SOPs etc.

Provide continuous review of current processes for improvement opportunities.

Provide staff development.

Work under the guidance of the Finance Director and will operate with independent thinking and creativity and work as a team to improve the company reports and perception/confidence in the companys inventory.