Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing(On-site)

Job Summary:

The Senior Cost Analyst will collect and analyze complex financial information related to the organization’s expenses, seeking ways to improve the accuracy of budgets and forecasts and to decrease the cost of departments and projects. This person requires acute attention to detail, sensitivity to meeting deadlines advanced critical thinking skills, and a commitment to process improvement.  The weekly work schedule requires an office presence Monday through Friday. Standard business hours (8-5) with additional hours during peak times at month-end and quarter-end.

Organization

• Reports to the Director of Finance and Analysis for the Contractor Solutions segment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years of cost accounting experience in a product manufacturing or chemicals manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of accounting theory, cost accounting concepts, and applications of principles (GAAP)
• Efficient with large data sets and analytical outputs
• Advanced Excel and BI skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Skills/Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Personal characteristics:

• Desire to drive collaboration and partnership between multiple departments and sites to develop solutions and improvements
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Innovative and creative approach to problem-solving. A “curious” mindset that thinks beyond the stated topic or task and uses analytical skills to understand all relevant factors fully. Brings clarity to business decisions
• Strong work ethic with the ability to adapt quickly in an environment that is growing and changing frequently
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision. Willing and able to “get out of their office” to drive progress and communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• ERP implementation or conversion experience
• Financial modeling and dashboard creation with Power BI experience
• Experience with inventory and costing in JD Edwards ERP system

Responsibilities include:

• Excellence in Financial Reporting
  • Preparation and review of month-end journal entries
  • Review inventory-related reconciliations in Blackline
  • Periodic inventory variance analysis with a high knowledge of inputs and drivers
  • Ensure completion of all inventory and manufacturing controls
  • Lead in the timely submission of audit requests for inventory testing
• Product Cost Accuracy
  • Own and coordinate execution of cost rolls with clear communications to the business
  • Detailed cost analysis and development standard operating review process
  • Evaluate labor and overhead rates for multiple manufacturing/DC sites as set in the ERP system; propose adjustments to reflect “true” product cost/profitability
  • Review Bill of Materials, Routers, Overhead Rates, throughput rates, and purchased raw material prices
  • Prepare product costing and profitability analysis
• Inventory
  • Use data, analytics, and business knowledge to help support a “healthy” inventory level for the business
  • Analyze inventory turns by product and find opportunities to improve within that product's unique supply chain context
  • Lead physical inventory counts, review, and analysis
• Reporting & analytics
  • Understand and explain manufacturing variances in the monthly P&L. Guide any operational changes needed to rectify variances
  • Develop and standardize automated labor utilization/efficiency/productivity metrics and collaborate with sites to drive targeted outcomes
  • Monitor variable costs that do not exceed volume trends
  • Ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed by management
• Finance Support
  • Develop KPIs and a dashboard to help the manufacturing function and non-financial business leaders understand significant cost trends
  • Partner with supply chain to manage commodity cost tracking and monitor financial impacts
  • Support inbound and outbound freight analysis and forecast models
  • Enhance and maintain internal capex tracking and forecast

Work Environment

Office: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an office environment. Occasionally, the employee will be exposed to a warehouse environment and will be required to wear appropriate PPE. The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will be required to read, communicate verbally and/or in written form, remember and analyze certain information, and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. The employee will encounter moderate noise, typical office lighting, temperatures, and moderate interruptions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, or sit at a computer for an extended period and may work in a confined area. The employee must frequently use hands and fingers to type, touch, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must be able to occasionally lift and or move up to 25lbs. This position requires computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits: At RectorSeal, our employees enjoy the following benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, paid time off program with paid holidays, and various wellness programs.

About RectorSeal

RectorSeal, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CSW Industrials, Inc. [NASDAQ: CSWI], is a leading provider of quality solutions for the professional trades serving heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC/R), plumbing, electrical, and construction markets. For more information about RectorSeal’s innovative products and brands that increase efficiency and improve reliability, please visit www.RectorSeal.com

RectorSeal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.