We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic CMA with 8 years of experience to join our Costing team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cost accounting principles and supply chain management, as well as extensive experience in financial planning and analysis. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and developing cost accounting processes, preparing financial reports and analysis, and providing strategic insights and recommendations to support business decisions. You will also provide support for audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, as well as mentor and coach junior team members. The successful candidate will have excellent leadership and project management skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to lead critical projects and initiatives and make a significant impact on our organizations success.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the inventory management process, including setting and updating standard costs, performing cycle counts, and reconciling inventory discrepancies
Analyze PPV and other inventory-related variances and recommend corrective actions
Ensure compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements, including supporting internal and external audits and and identify areas of non-compliance for remediation
Update standard costs for all products and services and work with cross-functional teams to implement cost reduction initiatives
Manage inventory at contract manufacturing sites and ensure compliance with purchase accounting standards
Manage the freight and royalty accounting processes, including reviewing and posting accruals and reconciling accounts
Lead the Annual Operating Plan process for inventory, including developing financial models, analyzing reports, and presenting results to management
Ensure accurate calculation and reporting of OCOGS, including development and maintenance of standard cost rates and analysis of actual vs. standard costs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement opportunities to improve inventory productivity, OCOGS accuracy and reduce costs.
Participate in the development of annual budgets and forecasts for inventory and cost of goods sold
Perform absorption accounting for inventory and fixed assets, ensuring that costs are appropriately allocated and recorded in accordance with accounting standards and company policies. This includes reviewing variances and analyzing the impact of changes in production volumes, material costs, and labor rates on absorption rates
Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support audits and ensure compliance with SOX, GAAP, and other regulatory requirements. Provide documentation, reports, and analyses as needed and assist in addressing any findings or issues identified during the audit process. Develop and implement process improvements and controls to enhance financial reporting accuracy and compliance.
Participate in inventory management processes, including developing and implementing inventory controls and reducing EO exposure
Participate in the month end, quarter end, and year end closing process by performing high level reviews of inventory and supply chain related accounts, ensuring that all accounting transactions are accurately recorded, and resolving any discrepancies or issues that arise
Perform ad-hoc analyses as required by management.