Hubbell Gas Utility Solutions (HGUS)
Cost Accounting Manager
Hubbell Gas Utility Solutions (HGUS), Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Job Overview
Date:
Oct 10, 2025 Location:
St. Louis, MO, 63146 Company:
Hubbell Incorporated
The Cost Accountant will serve as a key member of the operations finance team and have responsibility for a variety of oversight and support activities. The role is primarily responsible for ensuring accurate and properly maintained standard costs across multiple plants and product lines, monthly financial closing and reporting, and maintaining a transparency within the Hubbell control environment.
A Day In The Life
Maintain and ensure the accuracy of standard costs, including BOMs, routings, labor, and overhead rates across diverse manufacturing processes.
Lead the planning and execution of the annual standard cost roll in SAP, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational changes.
Manage month‑end close activities, including journal entries, inventory valuation, cost variance analysis, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
Partner with operations to classify and analyze production costs, identify cost drivers, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify and address root causes of process or control failures, implementing corrective actions to enhance financial accuracy, compliance, and operational discipline.
Provide financial guidance and support for major capital projects (AFEs), including tracking, reporting, and post‑investment reviews.
Support the preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and quarterly pro forma reporting for plant operations.
On‑site Financial lead for the annual physical inventory and manage the ongoing cycle‑counting program.
Ensure compliance with internal control policies, US GAAP, and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements, while identifying opportunities to strengthen financial processes.
Present financial insights and operational performance analysis to plant leadership and corporate stakeholders.
What Will Help You Thrive In This Role
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s or MBA a plus)
CPA or CMA certification a strong plus
5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience multi‑product line and/or greenfield experience a plus
Strong working knowledge of SAP, especially related to standard costing, inventory, fixed asset, and cost center accounting
Deep understanding of US GAAP, inventory valuation methodologies, and internal control frameworks (SOX)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, PivotTables); experience with OneStream a plus
Proven ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, evolving manufacturing environment
Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to convey financial information to non‑financial stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership and initiative with a continuous improvement mindset
Company Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. Founded in 1888, Hubbell’s innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
EEO Statement Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.
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Oct 10, 2025 Location:
St. Louis, MO, 63146 Company:
Hubbell Incorporated
The Cost Accountant will serve as a key member of the operations finance team and have responsibility for a variety of oversight and support activities. The role is primarily responsible for ensuring accurate and properly maintained standard costs across multiple plants and product lines, monthly financial closing and reporting, and maintaining a transparency within the Hubbell control environment.
A Day In The Life
Maintain and ensure the accuracy of standard costs, including BOMs, routings, labor, and overhead rates across diverse manufacturing processes.
Lead the planning and execution of the annual standard cost roll in SAP, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational changes.
Manage month‑end close activities, including journal entries, inventory valuation, cost variance analysis, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
Partner with operations to classify and analyze production costs, identify cost drivers, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify and address root causes of process or control failures, implementing corrective actions to enhance financial accuracy, compliance, and operational discipline.
Provide financial guidance and support for major capital projects (AFEs), including tracking, reporting, and post‑investment reviews.
Support the preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and quarterly pro forma reporting for plant operations.
On‑site Financial lead for the annual physical inventory and manage the ongoing cycle‑counting program.
Ensure compliance with internal control policies, US GAAP, and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements, while identifying opportunities to strengthen financial processes.
Present financial insights and operational performance analysis to plant leadership and corporate stakeholders.
What Will Help You Thrive In This Role
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s or MBA a plus)
CPA or CMA certification a strong plus
5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience multi‑product line and/or greenfield experience a plus
Strong working knowledge of SAP, especially related to standard costing, inventory, fixed asset, and cost center accounting
Deep understanding of US GAAP, inventory valuation methodologies, and internal control frameworks (SOX)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, PivotTables); experience with OneStream a plus
Proven ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, evolving manufacturing environment
Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to convey financial information to non‑financial stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership and initiative with a continuous improvement mindset
Company Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. Founded in 1888, Hubbell’s innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
EEO Statement Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.
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