Description

Senior Cost Accountant provides leadership and full technical support for all cost-related activities including cost variance analysis and management, inventory analysis and reporting, budgeting, accounting practices and providing assistance and support in the development of lean manufacturing processes and enhanced cost allocation systems in cooperation with other departments. Job costing is an integral function in our company as many of our products are manufactured to our customers’ specification.

While the primary responsibility will be for Permag’s largest operation—Dexter, in Elk Grove Village, IL—the role will oversee cost accounting policies and procedures at Permag’s other two operations.

This position also provides financial analysis and support to the Controller and CFO and divisional Presidents.

Major Responsibilities – reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Coordinate and assist in directing the monthly close, quarterly forecast, annual budget and other investment and planning activities of all or part of the organization.
Develop, maintain, and publish meaningful business analysis to assist management in decision making and aiding company in achievement of goals and objectives including: Sales and margin trends / forecasts
Product Line, Customer, Industry cost and margin analysis
Variance analysis to budget, FY and forecast for material, labor and overhead.
Producing and maintaining labor and overhead rates
Inventory valuation, turns, and reserve analysis.
Produce/track business key performance indicators.
Ensure control over inventory through audit and support of cycle count program and annual physical inventories.
Financial liaison as participant in lean events and support cost saving, margin enhancement activities
Support production and sales functions in attaining and measuring initiatives in cost reduction, margin enhancement and working capital improvement.
Improve controls and business processes including defining, documenting, and implementing new policies as identified.
Salary Range: $120,000-$135,000

Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
CPA/CMA certification(s) preferred
Minimum 5 years of public accounting or general accounting experience, and 5 years in Cost Accounting
 

Essential Skills

Strong systems/ERP experience/exposure
Proficient with MS Office, specifically Excel, report writing and/or data mining software
Goal and deadline driven; excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize daily work and projects and achieve results
Strong verbal, listening and written communication skills – including ability to present financial information to all levels of the organization and ability to partner across departments
Detail oriented yet able differentiate/prioritize the relevant from non-relevant