· Cost Analysis and Reporting: Analyze production costs and prepare detailed reports for management. Identify variances between actual and standard costs and investigate their causes.
· Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts for manufacturing operations. This will include providing supporting analytics around Direct Labor, Indirect Labor, Overhead and Production operations.
· Inventory Valuation: Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods inventory and goods in transit. Conduct regular physical inventory - cycle counts and reconcile with accounting records.
· Standard Costing: Develop and maintain standard costs for all products, taking into account materials, labor, and overhead. Additionally, provide the reconciliations as required in coordination with other locations.
· Process Improvement: Collaborate with global finance team members and operations / production teams to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives. In some cases, support or lead the implementation of key initiatives.
· Data Management: Maintain and update cost accounting data in the company's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Ensure all data is accurate and updated in a timely manner.
· Compliance: Ensure that all cost accounting practices adhere to company policies and relevant accounting standards.
· Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA a plus
· 10 + years of progressive accounting experience
· Experience in a multi-national manufacturing company, with strong understanding of cost accounting, variances and margin analysis
· Functional experience with Oracle
· High level proficiency with Excel - pivot tables, vlookups, xlookups, indexmatch, etc.
· Exceptional root cause/analytical skills, including proven income statement and balance sheet variance analysis experience
· Excellent problem solving, organizational, written and verbal communication and presentation skills
· Positive team attitude and a desire to challenge themselves as well as continuously develop and learn
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.