Cost Accounting Manager

Description

Introduction :

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community.

Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present.

And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive.

We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Summary :

The Cost Accounting Manager will serve as the key finance business partner to the Plant Manager and extended Operations team, and will lead all planning, financial analysis, cost accounting, productivity, delivery and inventory controls.

Essential Duties :

• Assess and implement key financial processes and procedures; establish and reinforce best practices across the site, focusing on automation and continuous improvement
• Work cross-functionally with site leadership to produce, interpret and present periodic forecast and annual budgets, aligning with Purchasing & Planning inputs, operations capabilities, site strategy and leverage targets
• Lead month end close activities; variance analysis, root cause & corrective actions, site reporting and reconciliations
• Publish estimated budgets to plant staff to assist in OH forecasting and spending control. Be engaged to actively assist in spending control.

Oversee calculation and reporting on cost savings initiatives

• Ensure proper inventory controls; standard costing (production rates, BOMs, and overheads), transactional discipline, and reporting accuracy
• Partner with site leadership on site capex plans : forecast, approvals, payback and post-mortem reviews
• Support and / or develop critical recurring and ad-hoc reporting and analysis to drive the business
• Analyze manufacturing operations, equipment availability and utilization, analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided to determine effects on cost
• Drive and ensure site compliance to internal and external audits and policies
• Practices strong engagement with team members including accepting diversity of ideas and thoughts, sharing responsibility for success, demonstrating honesty and integrity, helping employees solve problems and showing respect
• Participate in safety and housekeeping programs as required.
• Participate in staff / production meetings with the Operations group as required.
• Lead and develop the Plant Accountant as required to ensure proper business support for operations and growth initiatives, including succession planning.
• In the absence of a Plant Accountant the Cost Accounting Manager will assume responsibility for those duties.

Under This Roof, We Require

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance;
• Minimum of 4 years of Cost / Manufacturing management experience with budgeting, forecasting and driving business results.
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards.

Under This Roof, We Also Value

• Designation of CPA, CMA or MBA preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively cross-functionally
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to rely on experience and exercise professional judgment in decision making, planning and accomplishing goals
• Excellent leadership skills

How We Protect What Matters Most

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and / or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.