Responsibilities:
Analyze and interpret complex monthly financial results to identify financial issues, for business leaders; provide insights and make recommendations regarding possible course corrections
Analyze weekly and monthly manufacturing trends (e.g., material, labor, overhead) in partnership with business leaders to develop/update quarterly forecasts and budgets and provide feedback
Draw findings from financial trend reports, synthesize information, and create presentations for management
Partner with leaders to advise on financial impact of recent/proposed process changes
Assess system capabilities and process efficiencies, and make recommendations for enhancements and upgrades
Prepare and process month-end journal entries; prepare balance sheet account reconciliations; calculate, update, and maintain product standard cost in ERP system; gather data and generate reports in support of manufacturing trend analysis
Assist in compliance activities (e.g., SOX, key and internal controls, fixed asset audits, physical inventory)
Analyze ROI (Return on Investment) of expenditures for manufacturing projects, identify operational implications, and recommend improvements
 
Required Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
Advanced English level B2+ or C1 85-90%
5 years of previous related experience as Cost Accountant
Good understanding of cost accounting processes, US GAAP, SOX, knowledge of financial concepts and principles
Experience working in a large manufacturing company (Preferred)
Proven expertise in MS Office (advanced Excel)
Proven expertise in related financial systems; ERP (e.g., JDE, Oracle, SP)
Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment