Cost Accounting Manager at Kforce Inc in Canaan, Connecticut

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager in Canaan, CT.

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Plant Controller, the Cost Accounting Manager will be a key member of the onsite finance team and financial business partner at the plant. In addition to analyzing & interpreting financial performance, this position will work closely with the Operations Finance Team on processes and analysis related to annual plant budgeting, quarterly forecasting, month-end closings, and other ad-hoc reporting. This position will be directly involved with the creation, validation, analysis, and communication of financial and operational data relating to cost improvements, CB2 preparation, and the capital processes.

Responsibilities:

• Continuous improvement project analysis


• Capital and CB2 development and analysis


• New product cost development


• Support the Plant Controller and partner with the finance team to develop and ensure standard costs are accurate and meet the cost improvement objectives set by Operations


• Validating production volumes and analyzing leverage


• Ensuring productivity factors are in-line with expectations


• Working with Operations and Strategic Sourcing to minimize material inflation


• Ensuring that manufacturing variances to standard and start-up costs are accurate


• Assist in preparation of capital expenditure authorizations and capital spending analysis. Support capital budgeting, forecasting, depreciation, and reporting requirements


• Assist with the analysis of inventory levels and days inventory on-hand (DIO) to ensure they meet ISC/Operations targets


• Support the Plant Controller in ensuring the site meets compliance to GAAP, legal/statutory, and BD internal accounting policies


• Review annual physical inventory and/or cycle-count program to ensure accuracy

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required with a focus in Accounting or Finance preferred


• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment


• Knowledge of capital budgeting preferred including IRR/NPV principals and product costing methodologies


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required


• Strong analytical skills


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment under pressure with tight deadlines and handle multiple, detail-oriented tasks


• SAP experience preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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