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CSW Industrials Inc.

Sr. Cost Accountant

CSW Industrials Inc., Fall River, Massachusetts, us, 02720

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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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