The Lubrizol Corporation
Cost Accounting Manager, Operations
The Lubrizol Corporation, Wickliffe, Ohio, United States, 44092
Overview
Cost Accounting Manager, Operations at The Lubrizol Corporation. About Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company delivering sustainable solutions to advance mobility, wellbeing and modern life. Lubrizol has more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices around the world and about 8,000 employees. We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life. Job location: Wickliffe, OH. Job type: Full-time, Hybrid. Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com. What You Will Do
As a Cost Accounting Manager, Operations, you will provide leadership and guidance to all global subsidiaries, as well as strategic and tactical support in cost and property accounting. You will oversee the monthly North America close, analyze material and manufacturing variances for management, and maintain internal controls compliance. You will lead the operations accounting group to develop knowledge in cost accounting, property accounting, and cost analysis. You will: Coach and mentor staff and provide development opportunities for career advancement. Develop and monitor manufacturing costing and property accounting policies, procedures and documentation globally; coordinate with global colleagues to ensure consistent approaches. Provide insightful financial analysis related to monthly standard cost changes and monthly variances to the finance management team. Coordinate annually with plant controllers on standard labor and overhead rates and provide analysis to the finance management team. Lead the Operations accounting department in SOX 404 compliance and ensure accuracy and adherence to company policy. Support and play a key role in acquisition accounting, plant consolidations, and transition support as applicable. Collaborate with other finance partners to increase the use of shared services within the accounting Center of Excellence. Strategically drive better forecasting, automation and standardization while leveraging global capability centers. Perform ad hoc projects and analysis. Skills That Make a Difference
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Accounting or Finance degree preferred. Minimum seven (7) years’ accounting experience, including cost accounting and/or plant controllership responsibilities. Strong team player with excellent cross-functional abilities. Self-starter and multi-tasker who takes initiative. Ability to navigate in ambiguous and unstructured situations as well as in a matrixed organization. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Willing to travel up to 15%, including occasional extended trips at plant sites globally. SAP and BOBJ experience a plus. Experience working with teams globally is preferred. Perks And Rewards That Inspire
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings Health Savings Account Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave Flexible work environment Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let’s shape the future together. It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. We are committed to safety, sustainability, ethics and compliance, and to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic. #LBZUS
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Cost Accounting Manager, Operations at The Lubrizol Corporation. About Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company delivering sustainable solutions to advance mobility, wellbeing and modern life. Lubrizol has more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices around the world and about 8,000 employees. We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life. Job location: Wickliffe, OH. Job type: Full-time, Hybrid. Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com. What You Will Do
As a Cost Accounting Manager, Operations, you will provide leadership and guidance to all global subsidiaries, as well as strategic and tactical support in cost and property accounting. You will oversee the monthly North America close, analyze material and manufacturing variances for management, and maintain internal controls compliance. You will lead the operations accounting group to develop knowledge in cost accounting, property accounting, and cost analysis. You will: Coach and mentor staff and provide development opportunities for career advancement. Develop and monitor manufacturing costing and property accounting policies, procedures and documentation globally; coordinate with global colleagues to ensure consistent approaches. Provide insightful financial analysis related to monthly standard cost changes and monthly variances to the finance management team. Coordinate annually with plant controllers on standard labor and overhead rates and provide analysis to the finance management team. Lead the Operations accounting department in SOX 404 compliance and ensure accuracy and adherence to company policy. Support and play a key role in acquisition accounting, plant consolidations, and transition support as applicable. Collaborate with other finance partners to increase the use of shared services within the accounting Center of Excellence. Strategically drive better forecasting, automation and standardization while leveraging global capability centers. Perform ad hoc projects and analysis. Skills That Make a Difference
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Accounting or Finance degree preferred. Minimum seven (7) years’ accounting experience, including cost accounting and/or plant controllership responsibilities. Strong team player with excellent cross-functional abilities. Self-starter and multi-tasker who takes initiative. Ability to navigate in ambiguous and unstructured situations as well as in a matrixed organization. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Willing to travel up to 15%, including occasional extended trips at plant sites globally. SAP and BOBJ experience a plus. Experience working with teams globally is preferred. Perks And Rewards That Inspire
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings Health Savings Account Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave Flexible work environment Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let’s shape the future together. It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. We are committed to safety, sustainability, ethics and compliance, and to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic. #LBZUS
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