What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Manager position at Ashley Job Opportunities?
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Cost Manager
What Will You Do?
The Manager Cost is responsible for overseeing forecasting and budget performance for assigned divisions and departments. The successful candidate will interface with the operations teams and corporate departments to identify ways to maximize profitability and maintain sustainable metrics for operational and customer service excellence. The Finance Manager will participate in financial due diligence for new business opportunities (RFP review, bid modeling) and will maintain a variety of resources to accurately support cost accounting, forecasting and continued due diligence
Provide support to the site Operations and Account Management teams by preparing and reviewing budgets, proposals, and related documentation.
- Provide support to the Business Development team by assessing pricing activities.
- Monitor and adjust operating budgets to ensure corporate objectives are met.
- Analyze market data to manage and maintain costs.
- Maintain existing reports along with developing new reporting tools to drive the business more effectively.
- Continually develop the site management team’s financial acumen
What Do You Need?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent work experience, Required
- 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, Required
- Experience with cost accounting and general accounting, computerized accounting systems and Business Management.
Who We Are
At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.
Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.
Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Benefits We Offer
- Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
- Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
- Telehealth
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Life Insurance
Our Core Values
- Honesty & Integrity
- Passion, Drive, Discipline
- Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
- Dirty Fingernail
- Growth Focused
- To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page: Corporate Social Responsibility
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.
