The Financial and Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for the strict adherence to financial policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, a strong control environment, and protection of company assets against loss. The Financial and Cost Accounting Manager reports into the Controller and is a crucial member of the Accounting team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Drive and manage the entire accounting close process including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and maintaining compliance of corporate requirements. • Work cross functionally to standardize, streamline, and improve processes and automate controls as appropriate. • Coordinate activities with external auditors. • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational innovation and regularly interact with business owners and senior level management on accounting matters • Maintain and monitor standard cost for inventory and perform variance analysis. Perform calculation of full cost absorption on a monthly basis. • Prepare quarterly Excess and Obsolete and Lower of Cost or Net Realizable Value calculations and analysis. • Management/Operations Support, not limited to: • Prepare Annual Budget and Monthly Forecast • Sales and Margin Reporting and Analysis. • Tracking and Forecasting Variable and Fixed Costs. • Other complex analysis as required. • Manage Physical Inventory Processes. • Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPIERENCE • Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution required • 5-7 years of progressive Accounting experience, in manufacturing environment required • SOX knowledge a must • Thorough knowledge of financial accounting, capital investment analysis and cost accounting. • Strong analytical skills. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Proven experience in optimizing accounting processes • Ability to work in a dynamic accounting department, successfully juggling daily responsibilities, projects and deliverables • Proficient in Excel