Specialty Granules
Company Introduction
Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.
Job Summary As the Cost Accounting Manager, you will report to the Director of Finance and are responsible for maintaining financial controls in compliance with internal policies. As a member of the plant leadership team, you will be responsible for implementing appropriate processes to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting process, closing, communication of financial results, and in-depth analysis of variances. Works closely with the Site Manager and Plant staff to ensure financial reporting accuracy. Requires minimal travel – domestically.
Responsibilities
Work with plant staff on issue resolution to ensure effective systems and processes are in place
Financial reporting accuracy
Shipping and receiving accuracy and timeliness
Production and inventory control and reporting
Support/Influence the plant process by reducing costs and improving profitability
Participate in plant management's meetings
Operations involvement – work to understand plant manufacturing process and quality variables that impact the manufacturing process
Use intellectual curiosity to resolve issues and improve systems such as receiving, material usage and PPV issues
Work with department managers on overhead and spending control
Provide logistics with inventory and transportation cost analysis as needed
Ensure accuracy, timeliness and quality of all financial information
Month end closing and reporting
Goods received not billed reporting
Balance sheet reporting package
Plant performance and other business analyses to include bridges for any significant deviations
Maintain bill of materials and routings
Review purchasing policies and procedures
Fiduciary responsibility – stop and report any activity that is illegal, unethical, or against company policy
Manage budget development process
Work with staff to meet and plan timetables
Production rate planning
Salary and hourly labor and budget
Overhead spending
Coordinate capital plan and depreciation budget, including gain/loss on disposal
Review and approve Capital Projects (AFCE's)
Capital Expenditure tracking, forecasting
Inventory control and tagging of assets
Manage the annual validation process (existence testing)
Work with plant team to manage the annual physical inventory process
Review/Audit cycle count process throughout the year to ensure accurate finished goods, raw material inventory and consumables stores reporting
Work with plant staff to ensure correct SMOOSI reporting each month
Review production reporting on a weekly basis to ensure balancing, auditing and verifications are completed
Audit payroll registers and reports
Staff development and performance reviews
Assist in goal setting, perform quarterly and annual reviews
Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
Facilitating Change – ability to lead by example and promote change throughout the plant team to support the vision of the company.
Building Strategic Working Relationships – build and maintain strong, trust based relationships with internal stakeholders, key clients and partners.
Business Acumen – able to see the “big picture” and understand how our business operates and responsible for analyzing market trends and aligning functional work with the company’s overall success, profitability and growth.
Developing Others – strong leadership skills to provide vision and support to the finance/accounting team, mentor individuals, and develop high‑performing talent.
Stress Tolerance – able to maintain composure, making sound decisions and performing effectively under pressure, adversity, or setbacks like deadlines.
Decision Making – strong analytical skills to identify problems, analyze information, evaluate options and implement solutions.
Communication – proficient written and verbal communication and presentation skills to succinctly and effectively communicate to staff, peers, and senior leadership.
Technical Knowledge / Skills
Understanding of key financial and operating systems: ArcPlan, ADP E‑time, FileBridge/Carta, Prophix, SAP S4/HANA, MS Office with spreadsheet emphasis, G‑Suite.
Ability to understand complex financial and operational systems/reports.
Good knowledge of US GAAP and accounting principles.
Leadership / Supervision
Must have the ability to lead a team.
No. of direct reports: 1-2.
No. of indirect reports: None.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance.
Minimum 4–6 years experience in a manufacturing environment. General Ledger, manufacturing cost, and balance sheet experience.
Designation of CPA, MBA, or CMA preferred and may be required.
Benefits
At SGI, our people are our most important resource.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to include base salary, performance incentives, health insurance, retirement plan/401K and paid time off/vacation.
Office location is at a manufacturing plant.
Physical requirements – lifting objects up to 50 lbs, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, extended or irregular hours, bending, climbing, kneeling stooping and walking on uneven surfaces/terrain.
Base salary ranges: $96,000 – $132,000.
At Specialty Granules LLC, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full‑time permanent positions.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer‑sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the Jobs Hub section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.
SGI is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of our recruitment and hiring process, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833‑HR‑XPERT.
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Job Summary As the Cost Accounting Manager, you will report to the Director of Finance and are responsible for maintaining financial controls in compliance with internal policies. As a member of the plant leadership team, you will be responsible for implementing appropriate processes to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting process, closing, communication of financial results, and in-depth analysis of variances. Works closely with the Site Manager and Plant staff to ensure financial reporting accuracy. Requires minimal travel – domestically.
Responsibilities
Work with plant staff on issue resolution to ensure effective systems and processes are in place
Financial reporting accuracy
Shipping and receiving accuracy and timeliness
Production and inventory control and reporting
Support/Influence the plant process by reducing costs and improving profitability
Participate in plant management's meetings
Operations involvement – work to understand plant manufacturing process and quality variables that impact the manufacturing process
Use intellectual curiosity to resolve issues and improve systems such as receiving, material usage and PPV issues
Work with department managers on overhead and spending control
Provide logistics with inventory and transportation cost analysis as needed
Ensure accuracy, timeliness and quality of all financial information
Month end closing and reporting
Goods received not billed reporting
Balance sheet reporting package
Plant performance and other business analyses to include bridges for any significant deviations
Maintain bill of materials and routings
Review purchasing policies and procedures
Fiduciary responsibility – stop and report any activity that is illegal, unethical, or against company policy
Manage budget development process
Work with staff to meet and plan timetables
Production rate planning
Salary and hourly labor and budget
Overhead spending
Coordinate capital plan and depreciation budget, including gain/loss on disposal
Review and approve Capital Projects (AFCE's)
Capital Expenditure tracking, forecasting
Inventory control and tagging of assets
Manage the annual validation process (existence testing)
Work with plant team to manage the annual physical inventory process
Review/Audit cycle count process throughout the year to ensure accurate finished goods, raw material inventory and consumables stores reporting
Work with plant staff to ensure correct SMOOSI reporting each month
Review production reporting on a weekly basis to ensure balancing, auditing and verifications are completed
Audit payroll registers and reports
Staff development and performance reviews
Assist in goal setting, perform quarterly and annual reviews
Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
Facilitating Change – ability to lead by example and promote change throughout the plant team to support the vision of the company.
Building Strategic Working Relationships – build and maintain strong, trust based relationships with internal stakeholders, key clients and partners.
Business Acumen – able to see the “big picture” and understand how our business operates and responsible for analyzing market trends and aligning functional work with the company’s overall success, profitability and growth.
Developing Others – strong leadership skills to provide vision and support to the finance/accounting team, mentor individuals, and develop high‑performing talent.
Stress Tolerance – able to maintain composure, making sound decisions and performing effectively under pressure, adversity, or setbacks like deadlines.
Decision Making – strong analytical skills to identify problems, analyze information, evaluate options and implement solutions.
Communication – proficient written and verbal communication and presentation skills to succinctly and effectively communicate to staff, peers, and senior leadership.
Technical Knowledge / Skills
Understanding of key financial and operating systems: ArcPlan, ADP E‑time, FileBridge/Carta, Prophix, SAP S4/HANA, MS Office with spreadsheet emphasis, G‑Suite.
Ability to understand complex financial and operational systems/reports.
Good knowledge of US GAAP and accounting principles.
Leadership / Supervision
Must have the ability to lead a team.
No. of direct reports: 1-2.
No. of indirect reports: None.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance.
Minimum 4–6 years experience in a manufacturing environment. General Ledger, manufacturing cost, and balance sheet experience.
Designation of CPA, MBA, or CMA preferred and may be required.
Benefits
At SGI, our people are our most important resource.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to include base salary, performance incentives, health insurance, retirement plan/401K and paid time off/vacation.
Office location is at a manufacturing plant.
Physical requirements – lifting objects up to 50 lbs, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, extended or irregular hours, bending, climbing, kneeling stooping and walking on uneven surfaces/terrain.
Base salary ranges: $96,000 – $132,000.
At Specialty Granules LLC, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full‑time permanent positions.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer‑sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the Jobs Hub section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.
SGI is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of our recruitment and hiring process, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833‑HR‑XPERT.
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