Functions as a key manufacturing analyst and advisor within the Finance function at the Trailer Division. Specifically, this position is responsible for cost and inventory accounting in a multi plant environment, including development and maintenance of standard costs, month end inventory accounting and analysis, manufacturing variance analysis as well as regular reporting and analysis of inventory, production and standard costs. Additional responsibility of managing the capital expenditure request (CER) consolidation and review process within the division.
Major Responsibilities
Responsible for all cost information (all U.S. facilities) affecting the monthly close and the utilization of plant accounting personnel to insure accuracy and timeliness. Provides variance analysis as required.
Develop, implement, and maintain daily controls of the inventory system to assure inventory accuracy and appropriate variance reporting, including, but not limited to, work order variances, absorption variances, and purchase price variance reporting.
Responsible for all cost estimates and the inclusion of new items into the database. Provides cost analysis for all ECs, Make vs. Buy and project cost requirements. Oversees and utilizes department personnel to achieve timely results.
Integral member of the New Product Development (NPD) teams providing cost and profit analyses, plans, and forecasts.
Develop and lead the financial modeling related to the Divisions program management initiatives.
Produces Phase gate exit analysis reports including but not limited to projected NPD costs, profit, resources and return on investment (ROI). Prepares reports comparing the same to actual results as required.
Responsible for the development of standard cost, FIFO and LIFO valuation, and the maintenance of the current cost for all US operating plants and distribution centers.
Consistency across the Division in this area is critical.
Performs audits of cost reduction reporting to assure linkage to the P&L.
Coordinates with the Division Controller and Plant Accounting teams the execution of department budgets and manufacturing costs for the business plan and forecasts.
Ensures that Cognos system is accurate and forecast data is loaded in accordance with monthly requirements established by the Division. Performs variance analysis against the same data as actual results are recorded.
Manage the capital spending review process for the division by summarizing capital spending across the Division, coordinating capital review meetings and all aspects of the formal capital expenditure request (CER) documentation.
Prepare and present financial reports as requested and assigned.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
MBA/CPA/CMA preferred
3-5 years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with ERP systems, hands-on KBM or QAD experience preferred but not required.
Demonstrated strong experience with Excel
Strong analytical, written and verbal skills
Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to efficiently meet deadlines
