Senior Cost Accountant

We are seeking a dynamic and highly analytical individual to join our team as a Senior Cost Accountant. This role is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-performing team in the Accounting + Finance industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad spectrum of financial and accounting matters affecting our company. This position is a key player in the company's financial cycle, including budgeting, cost management, Cost Accounting, Inventory and performance evaluation and operational decision making. The successful candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing accounting, margin analysis and Oracle.

Responsibilities:

1.Lead financial reporting for cost, inventory, and sales analysis, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
2.Participate in the monthly close process, preparing journal entries and closing associated Oracle Modules related to Revenue, Cost of Sales and Inventory
3.Prepare all post-closing inventory analysis and supporting schedules including the monthly reconciliation of perpetual inventory records to the general ledger.
4.Conduct detailed cost and margin analysis to drive margin improvement across the business
5.Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, and Operations managers to optimize inventory performance.
6.Prepare the key manufacturing metrics monthly highlighting key trends.
7.Develop and analyze sales forecasts, integrating actuals, backlog, and projections.
8.Oversee cycle counts, physical inventory processes, and variance analysis, identifying key trends.
9.Provide critical ad-hoc financial analysis to support business initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, Master’s degree or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation preferred.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
3. Proficient in Margin Analysis, Manufacturing Accounting, Oracle and other financial software.
4. Excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.
5. Demonstrated ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow.
6. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.
7. Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
8. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
10. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
11. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.