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Cost Accounting Manager
800M SEC Life Sciences Company— Indianapolis, IN $125-135K plus 10% bonus
THE SIZZLE :
Role is hybrid – 4x per week in office with Fridays remote
Targeting 6-8 years for Manager
Manager reports to CAO, manages an expanding team
Manage all aspects of inventory and cost accounting across North America & Europe
Unlimited PTO, 12 holidays, great benefits
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
A Bachelor’s degree in either Accounting or Finance; an MBA, CMA or CPA is a plus
3-8 years or progressive experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of cost and inventory accounting concepts under US GAAP
Roll-up your sleeves approach and ability to problem solve
Experience with accounting software applications, ERP systems and Microsoft Office suite required. Knowledge of the Oracle Cloud ERP is a plus
Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task in complex and dynamic environments
Experience working at a global company in a SOX compliant environment is a plus
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Ensure Inventory reporting for all sites is in accordance with US GAAP.
Responsible for managing & maintaining the cost accounting system in Oracle while driving standardization and optimization across the manufacturing network.
Oversee and lead the Excess & Obsolete Inventory Reserve Process while identifying and implementing process improvements to drive enhanced visibility and risk mitigation
Provide monthly inventory reporting, including analytics to support stakeholder decision making.
Oversee the review and analyze manufacturing variances for accuracy and root causes.
Oversee execution of the annual standard cost setting process including review of material pricing and overhead cost pool analysis to ensure accurate item level cost for strategic pricing decisions.
Lead physical inventory count processes to ensure accuracy of inventory records
Ensure compliance with monthly, quarterly, and annual controls including oversight of cycle counting at all locations.
Lead development of fit for purpose inventory policies
Review monthly account reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts and related flux analysis.
Main point of contact for inventory related topics with internal accounting teams, and internal / external auditors
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