Cost Accounting Manager (Finance)

Job Posting Start Date 11-19-2024 Job Posting End Date 01-19-2025

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Job Summary

The Cost Accounting Manager is located in Fontana, CA area and is responsible for the review of month end closing financial activities, overall budgeting process, assists Finance Director with day-to-day operations and ad-hoc report requirements and oversees the overall site compliances from an inventory perspective. The role assists with overall cost control measures & strategic planning engagement to improve the site's overall cost efficiency. All reporting must be in line with corporate policies and processes and legislative requirements to ensure financial reporting analysis and forecasts supporting business strategy and decisions.

What a typical day looks like:

• Directs the development, administration, and standards necessary to maintain financial records & controls in compliances with GAAP and SOX
• Establishes or recommends to management strategies, objectives, and policies for company to improve the overall organizational cost efficiency. Directs preparation of budgets with site operations and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification
• Generates & prepares 12 month rolling forecast on quarterly basis
• Prepares detailed financial analysis and projections by customer/project and site level
• Month – End Closing Activities – Review & coordinate with personnel from finance department & outside department to meet the month end close deadline. This includes the review of sales & cost analysis, journal entries, and reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers
• Supports the audit of company accounts (internal & external audits)
• Performs ad-hoc simulation / analysis by customer/project or site level based on the requirement/request from top management or operations personnel's
• Oversee the overall cycle count process to ensure accurate methodology / process is followed by site operations. Investigate cycle count variances and work with the inventory management team to resolve issues & performs monthly cycle count audits
• Analyze trends in cost variances, production volumes, and material usage and implement timely adjustments. Troubleshoot and research unexplained inventory transactions
• Focus on improvement including all facets of cost accounting, inventory control, variance analysis, gross margin analysis, forecasting & system improvement. Initiate process improvement projects to update transactional, financial, and reporting processes

Here's what we're looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 7-8 years of cost accounting experience
• Strong analytical skills with strong working knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work independently and deliver within tight deadlines
• Solid communication skills both oral and written
• Knowledge of US GAAP

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Bonus Eligibility
• Matching 401k
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts at local retailers

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Pay Range (Applicable to California)

$101,500.00 USD - $139,500.00 USD Annual

Job Category

Finance

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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