About the job
Join our team as the Manager of Cost Accounting, where you will play a critical role in overseeing cost accounting operations across North America. This on-site position requires candidates to be located in either Florida or Arkansas. You will be instrumental in enhancing cost accounting processes, facilitating the company's ERP transition, managing fixed assets, and nurturing team development. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical proficiency, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to growth within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Team Development: Mentor and develop the Cost Accounting team, fostering an environment of collaboration and support. Build robust relationships across finance, production, operations, supply chain, and engineering to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
- Cost Accounting Operations and Supply Chain: Enhance cost accounting processes, including month-end close activities, ensuring precision and punctuality. Collaborate with operational leaders to analyze and optimize manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, and profitability. Work with Supply Chain leaders to track and analyze supply chain costs, implementing Total Delivered Cost (TDC) concepts to minimize expenses.
- Fixed Asset Management: Oversee the accurate recording, depreciation, and reporting of fixed assets, ensuring compliance with capitalization policies and coordinating with operations on asset tracking and utilization.
- ERP Implementation and System Transition: Play a pivotal role in the phased implementation of Infor SyteLine CSI, addressing challenges such as incomplete bills of materials and routings, and ensuring seamless integration of cost accounting processes into the new system.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead company-wide initiatives like the physical inventory process, working with diverse teams to ensure accuracy and operational success.
- Strategic Contributions: Develop forward-looking cost strategies that support company growth and profitability, proactively identifying areas for improvement in cost accounting practices.
- Variance Analysis and Reporting: Investigate and report on variances between actual and standard costs, providing insights for strategic decision-making.

