What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Controller position at Combi Packaging Systems LLC?
Join Our Team as a Cost Controller at Combi!
Are you a detail-oriented financial professional with a passion for cost management and analysis?
If you have strong analytical skills, experience in cost control, and a proactive approach to financial management, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and become part of a dynamic team committed to excellence. 🚀
Why work at Combi?
- Innovation at our Core
- Career Growth
- Collaborative Work Environment
- Commitment to Safety and Quality
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Community Involvement
- Employee perks such as paid vacations, flexible schedules, paid holidays, catered lunches, tuition reimbursement, tool reimbursement and much more!
Job Overview:
The Cost Controller plays a critical role in managing, monitoring, and optimizing the company's financial performance, particularly regarding cost control and efficiency. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and alignment with company objectives. The Cost Controller will work closely with the CFO and Manager of Accounting to drive financial strategy and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage cost accounting, inventory, and miscellaneous financial reporting.
- Support compliance with GAAP and company policies and facilitate IFRS reconciliation with parent company.
- Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports to the CFO and executive team.
- Conduct financial planning and analysis to support strategic business decisions, including scenario planning, financial budgets and forecasts.
- Manage Capital Expenditure projects to ensure alignment with budgets and expected ROI. Analyze cost-benefit scenarios for proposed investments.
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Participate in the audit process in appropriate areas (Cost, Inventory, etc.).
- Work closely with operations to monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring accurate financial reporting for inventory and controlling any excess or obsolete stock
- Manage cost accounting processes to track production costs, materials, labor, and overhead, ensuring accurate product costing and profitability analysis. Analyze cost structures and margins to help management control manufacturing expenses and improve profitability.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational improvement across departments.
- Drive ERP system enhancements and ensure robust integration with financial processes.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
- 8-10 years of progressive industrial cost controlling and accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross functional projects.
- Extensive knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle complex financial issues and provide strategic guidance.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the packaging or industrial equipment industry.
- Expertise in cost accounting and inventory management.
- Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis.
- Advanced financial modeling and data analysis skills.
- Knowledge of IFRS accounting.
- CPA
