MANUFACTURING CONTROLLER/COST ACCOUNTANT

Job Title : Manufacturing Controller / Cost Accountant

Company : ART Metals Group

Location : Fairfield, OH

Pay : $90,000 - $100,000 per year

Schedule : Monday-Friday, in-office position, approximately 7 : 30am - 4 : 30pm

Job Summary :

This position is responsible for all aspects of manufacturing and production costing analysis and inventory as well as managing and performing all accounting operations to include billing, A / R, A / P, GL, Fixes Assets and Revenue Recognition.

This is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves position that reports directly to the CFO and indirectly to the business leadership team.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• Responsible for oversight of A / P staff
• Must be willing to teach and develop less experienced employees through a hands-on learning experience

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Regular on-site attendance is required.
• Compare standard cost to actual cost and identify and explain variances by customer, part number and production jobs
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing personnel to resolve variances and adjust Bills of Materials (BOM's).
• Oversee financial analysis, reporting and strategic initiatives;
• Assist in the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances;
• Prepare timely monthly financial statements;
• Perform month-end and year-end close process;
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting;
• Participate in year-end Review with outside accountants;
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings;
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls;
• Produce daily production, variance, and ad hoc reports
• Review and analyze standard and actual costs for variances and prepare reports
• Update standard costs and ensure accuracy in the Bill of Materials (BOM's)
• Prepare, analyze and report monthly gross margin analysis by customer, part number and production jobs
• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services to determine effects on costs
• Study and collect data to determine costs of business activities such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor
• Responsible for account reconciliation of physical inventories and cycle counts
• Prepare periodic inventory reserves reconciliation, analyzing inventory for risk, and monitoring with support from internal stakeholders
• Work on special projects as required

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, experience in manipulating large databases a plus
• Extraordinary interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments.
• Must be a team player who also works well independently.
• Must be able to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make recommendations.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance or similar and five (5) years in manufacturing cost accounting experience is preferred.
• CPA or CMA a plus.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with general ledger functions, reconciliations, and the month end / year end close process.
• Experience with various manufacturing software.
• Macola & Pulse a plus.
• Significant hands-on experience using an integrated ERP system
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory, and cost accounting
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP as it applies to a manufacturing environment is required.

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