Global Cost Accountant

• In partnership with the local Manufacturing Controller, manage costs, inventory, and metrics in Dematic’s manufacturing plant. Provide analysis, support, and strategic finance guidance to the Plant Manager, Floor Supervisors, and other key leadership on site.
• Create financials for the factory including forecasts, monthly review of actual to forecast and plan, and support the annual budget process for that location.
• Calculate, review, and ensure accuracy in standard costs including reviews of purchase price variance and production variances.
• Support daily costing process and annual standard cost setting as required.
• Prepare upcoming workload for manufacturing site both backlog (booked work) and new business.
• Review all key metrics of labor daily.
• Support the forecast of inventory in the plant.
• Calculate factory inventory reserves and evaluate the effectiveness of reserves every quarter.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with all financial controls for the plant, including inventory management and cycle counts.
• Participate in reviews of pending bids for new project work along with project turnover meetings.
• Identify and drive process improvements in the business by working with the plant manager.

This is what We looking for:

• A bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Requires 5 + years of relevant experience preferably in a Manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to standard cost is required.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions as required.
• Strong communication skills including an ability to explain results to Management and make recommendations as necessary.
• Working knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite of products and various ERP systems.
• Travel requirements up to 5-10% as needed.

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