CSW Industrials Inc.
Overview
CSW Industrials, Inc. (CSW) is a publicly traded diversified industrial growth company. The Contractor Solutions segment is the Company’s largest segment, led by the RectorSeal business and serving professional contractors in the HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical, and construction markets. RectorSeal delivers top-tier brands for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and firestopping applications.
Dallas-based CSW Industries, Inc. focuses on niche, value-added products for end markets including HVAC/R, plumbing, architectural building products, energy, rail, mining and general industrial. Manufacturing operations are in the U.S., Canada and Vietnam with distribution in the U.S., Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Position Summary
The Senior Cost Accountant will collect and analyze complex financial information related to the organization’s expenses, seeking ways to improve the accuracy of budgets and forecasts and to decrease the cost of departments and projects. This position reports to the Director of Finance & Analysis for the Contractor Solutions segment.
Key Accountabilities
Delivering Excellence in Financial Reporting
Preparation and review of month-end journal entries
Review of inventory-related reconciliations in Blackline
Periodic inventory variance analysis with a high knowledge of inputs and drivers
Completion of all inventory and manufacturing controls
Lead the timely submission of audit requests for inventory testing
Product Cost Accuracy
Own and coordinate execution of cost rolls with clear communications to the business
Perform detailed cost analysis and develop standard operating review process
Evaluate labor and overhead rates for multiple manufacturing/DC sites as set in the ERP system; propose adjustments to reflect “true” product cost/profitability
Review Bill of Materials, Routers, Overhead Rates, throughput rates, and purchased raw material prices
Prepare product costing and profitability analysis
Inventory
Use data, analytics, and business knowledge to help support a “healthy” inventory level for the business
Analyze inventory turns by product and find opportunities to improve within that product's unique supply chain context
Lead physical inventory counts, review, and analysis
Reporting & Analytics
Understand and explain manufacturing variances in the monthly P&L. Guide any operational changes needed to rectify variances
Develop and standardize automated labor utilization/efficiency/productivity metrics and collaborate with sites to drive targeted outcomes
Monitor variable costs that do not exceed volume trends
Ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed by management
Finance Support
Develop KPIs and a dashboard to help the manufacturing function and non-financial business leaders understand significant cost trends
Partner with supply chain to manage commodity cost tracking and monitor financial impacts
Support inbound and outbound freight analysis and forecast models
Enhance and maintain internal capex tracking and forecast
Personal Characteristics
Desire to drive collaboration and partnership between multiple departments and sites to develop solutions and improvements
Strong communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Innovative and creative approach to problem-solving; a curious mindset that uses analytical skills to understand factors and bring clarity to business decisions
Strong work ethic with the ability to adapt quickly in a growing and changing environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and willingness to drive progress and communication
Experience And Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
5+ years of cost accounting experience in a product manufacturing or chemicals manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of accounting theory, cost accounting concepts, and GAAP
Experience with inventory and costing in JD Edwards ERP system
Efficient with large data sets and analytical outputs
Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and procedures
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
ERP implementation or conversion experience
Financial modeling and dashboard creation with Power BI experience
Advanced Excel and BI skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Manufacturing
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Dallas-based CSW Industries, Inc. focuses on niche, value-added products for end markets including HVAC/R, plumbing, architectural building products, energy, rail, mining and general industrial. Manufacturing operations are in the U.S., Canada and Vietnam with distribution in the U.S., Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Position Summary
The Senior Cost Accountant will collect and analyze complex financial information related to the organization’s expenses, seeking ways to improve the accuracy of budgets and forecasts and to decrease the cost of departments and projects. This position reports to the Director of Finance & Analysis for the Contractor Solutions segment.
Key Accountabilities
Delivering Excellence in Financial Reporting
Preparation and review of month-end journal entries
Review of inventory-related reconciliations in Blackline
Periodic inventory variance analysis with a high knowledge of inputs and drivers
Completion of all inventory and manufacturing controls
Lead the timely submission of audit requests for inventory testing
Product Cost Accuracy
Own and coordinate execution of cost rolls with clear communications to the business
Perform detailed cost analysis and develop standard operating review process
Evaluate labor and overhead rates for multiple manufacturing/DC sites as set in the ERP system; propose adjustments to reflect “true” product cost/profitability
Review Bill of Materials, Routers, Overhead Rates, throughput rates, and purchased raw material prices
Prepare product costing and profitability analysis
Inventory
Use data, analytics, and business knowledge to help support a “healthy” inventory level for the business
Analyze inventory turns by product and find opportunities to improve within that product's unique supply chain context
Lead physical inventory counts, review, and analysis
Reporting & Analytics
Understand and explain manufacturing variances in the monthly P&L. Guide any operational changes needed to rectify variances
Develop and standardize automated labor utilization/efficiency/productivity metrics and collaborate with sites to drive targeted outcomes
Monitor variable costs that do not exceed volume trends
Ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed by management
Finance Support
Develop KPIs and a dashboard to help the manufacturing function and non-financial business leaders understand significant cost trends
Partner with supply chain to manage commodity cost tracking and monitor financial impacts
Support inbound and outbound freight analysis and forecast models
Enhance and maintain internal capex tracking and forecast
Personal Characteristics
Desire to drive collaboration and partnership between multiple departments and sites to develop solutions and improvements
Strong communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Innovative and creative approach to problem-solving; a curious mindset that uses analytical skills to understand factors and bring clarity to business decisions
Strong work ethic with the ability to adapt quickly in a growing and changing environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and willingness to drive progress and communication
Experience And Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
5+ years of cost accounting experience in a product manufacturing or chemicals manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of accounting theory, cost accounting concepts, and GAAP
Experience with inventory and costing in JD Edwards ERP system
Efficient with large data sets and analytical outputs
Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and procedures
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
ERP implementation or conversion experience
Financial modeling and dashboard creation with Power BI experience
Advanced Excel and BI skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Manufacturing
Note: This description excludes extraneous posting boilerplate and referral prompts.
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