Job Description: The Cost Accounting Manager will support the performance management of multiple manufacturing operations at our Waterloo, IA facilities. This position will be responsible for aspects of forecasting, monthly close, compliance, reporting, performance analysis, and special projects as they arise. This position will also play an integral part in the integration of manufacturing operations in our Waterloo facilities. This role requires the ability to work effectively individually and in teams within a matrix organization while managing multiple priorities across functions and levels throughout the business. In addition, this position requires a deep knowledge of cost accounting, finance, financial controls, systems, information analysis and reporting. The Cost Accounting Manager is a key position reporting to the Director, Finance Operations.
Responsibilities:- Leads the preparation and review of the annual budget, periodic forecasts, and operating plans.
- Oversees and manages the month-end close process and ensures accuracy and timely completion.
- Reviews and approves assigned journal entries and account reconciliations and substantiations.
- Completes the assessment of monthly financial performance, including root cause analysis and highlighting performance improvement areas to the operations team.
- Drive integration of new manufacturing operations at the Waterloo facility.
- Performs profitability assessments on product lines, customers, capital investments, and other business decisions.
- Performs financial modeling and trend and sensitivity analyses.
- Oversees the maintenance and accuracy of standard costing.
- Supports physical inventory and other asset control.
- Maintains financial integrity through compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
- Develop and mentor finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Performs other duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required (degrees in Finance, Economics, or equivalent also to be considered).
- Certified Public Accountant (or Chartered Accountant equivalent), Certified Management Accountant, and/or Master of Business Administration preferred.
- 5+ years of accounting experience - with manufacturing experience preferred.
- Understanding of and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and/or International financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Sarbanes Oxley, cost accounting and accounting acumen.
- Demonstrated ability to develop an efficient and engaged finance team and to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Intermediate or advanced Excel skills required.
- Knowledge and experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and/or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems such as Oracle, Friedman, Insight, or Qlikview/Qlik Sense).
- Minimal travel required.
