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Overview
A growing multinational Chemical Manufacturing company near Northvale, NJ, is looking to add a new
Cost Accounting Manager . The organization is looking for a dedicated individual to lead their cost accounting team. In this role, you'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our cost accounting function, including managing financial close processes, analyzing manufacturing variances, and ensuring the accuracy of inventory and costing data. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, proven leadership skills, and a deep understanding of standard cost models and financial reporting. Responsibilities
Lead the financial close process for costing and inventory modules, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. Prepare and review critical financial documents, including inventory and cost accounting journal entries and account reconciliations. Analyze and explain fluctuations in worldwide gross margins to key stakeholders. Collaborate with operations teams to review and implement strategies to reduce manufacturing variances. Generate accurate and timely inventory and costing reports to support operations teams in their decision-making. Oversee standard cost analysis and the review of standard cost roll-ups for new products and production operations. Investigate and resolve significant variances before finalizing rolling standards. Partner with operations teams to analyze inventory and determine appropriate excess and obsolete reserves. Act as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, providing necessary analysis and audit schedules. Ensure strict compliance with internal control procedures. Manage and mentor the cost accounting team, providing guidance, coaching, and conducting annual performance reviews. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with a strong emphasis on accounting. At least 5 years of experience using a standard cost model in a manufacturing environment. At least 3 years of hands-on management experience, including supervising cost accountants. Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing variances, overhead absorption, and standard costs. Proven experience with inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) account reconciliations. Demonstrated expertise in month-end closing procedures within a fast-paced environment. Experience with inventory cycle count processes. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, and complex formulas. Familiarity with the Microsoft Suite including Teams. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interact with a variety of functional areas like operations and material planning. Experience with SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing). Experience with SOX compliance, specifically with an operations focus. CPA license is a plus. Compensation
Base pay range:
$110,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr Compensation:
$110,000 - $145,000 Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.
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A growing multinational Chemical Manufacturing company near Northvale, NJ, is looking to add a new
Cost Accounting Manager . The organization is looking for a dedicated individual to lead their cost accounting team. In this role, you'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our cost accounting function, including managing financial close processes, analyzing manufacturing variances, and ensuring the accuracy of inventory and costing data. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, proven leadership skills, and a deep understanding of standard cost models and financial reporting. Responsibilities
Lead the financial close process for costing and inventory modules, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. Prepare and review critical financial documents, including inventory and cost accounting journal entries and account reconciliations. Analyze and explain fluctuations in worldwide gross margins to key stakeholders. Collaborate with operations teams to review and implement strategies to reduce manufacturing variances. Generate accurate and timely inventory and costing reports to support operations teams in their decision-making. Oversee standard cost analysis and the review of standard cost roll-ups for new products and production operations. Investigate and resolve significant variances before finalizing rolling standards. Partner with operations teams to analyze inventory and determine appropriate excess and obsolete reserves. Act as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, providing necessary analysis and audit schedules. Ensure strict compliance with internal control procedures. Manage and mentor the cost accounting team, providing guidance, coaching, and conducting annual performance reviews. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with a strong emphasis on accounting. At least 5 years of experience using a standard cost model in a manufacturing environment. At least 3 years of hands-on management experience, including supervising cost accountants. Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing variances, overhead absorption, and standard costs. Proven experience with inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) account reconciliations. Demonstrated expertise in month-end closing procedures within a fast-paced environment. Experience with inventory cycle count processes. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, and complex formulas. Familiarity with the Microsoft Suite including Teams. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interact with a variety of functional areas like operations and material planning. Experience with SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing). Experience with SOX compliance, specifically with an operations focus. CPA license is a plus. Compensation
Base pay range:
$110,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr Compensation:
$110,000 - $145,000 Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.
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