Sr Cost Accountant 8854

Business Controller Manufacturing

Location:Kansas City Missouri

About DeLaval:Join our dynamic team at DeLaval a global leader in dairy and farming machinery. With a rich history of innovation since 1883 we are committed to developing sustainable solutions for the dairy industry. Our mission is to make sustainable food production possible and we achieve this by working closely with our customers partners and stakeholders to provide worldleading milking equipment solutions and services. We are passionate about animal welfare and constantly strive to improve the efficiency and sustainability of dairy farming. If you are looking for a company that values innovation sustainability and collaboration DeLaval is the place for you.We are looking for a talented Business Controller to support our Americas Supply Chain operations across North and Latin America.

Role Overview:As a Business Controller you will execute monitor and evaluate daytoday cost accounting operational reporting and business controlling support activities. You will interact directly with Supply Chain functional managers to assist them in understanding analyzing and improving the financial performance of factory warehouse and supporting operations. For this role we offer a competitive salary range of $90000 $105000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Supply Chain functional managers to enhance financial performance.
• Establish and maintain accurate product costing in SAP ensuring verification of master data and calculation methods.
• Calculate investigate and follow up on production operational and purchasing variances.
• Provide technical administration and practical support for physical inventory cycles and annual counts.
• Conduct data/database analysis with a focus on Supply Chain topics.
• Assist in preparing reports related to Supply Chain (manufacturing warehouse freight etc..
• Ensure compliance with GAAP IFRS and internal controls.
• Support internal and external auditor requests related to Supply Chain.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Travel as required primarily within the USA with occasional international trips.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in accounting and ERP software (SAP S4/HANNA preferred).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; Power BI is a plus.
• Experience in physical inventory and cycle count design and administration.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to organize and analyze large data sets.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Ability to lead and participate in multidisciplinary projects driving solutions and continuous improvements.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Experience & Background:

• Minimum of 3 years of finance and accounting experience.
• Proven experience in cost and manufacturing accounting.
• Strong financial reporting and analysis skills with experience in stakeholder communication.
• Practical knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles standards laws and regulations.
• Experience in multinational organizations and multicurrency environments is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.
• Comfortable working primarily in an office setting.

Why Join UsAt DeLaval we value our employees and offer a collaborative and supportive work environment. We provide opportunities for professional growth and development competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

If you are a motivated and detailoriented professional with a passion for cost accounting and manufacturing we encourage you to apply.

DeLaval is a leading supplier of solutions that improve the performance of farms for professional food producers. We support our customers in reducing their environmental footprint while improving food production profitability and the wellbeing of the people and animals involved. We offer products systems and services for all steps of milk production. Our solutions are used by millions of dairy farmers around the globe every day.

DeLaval was founded more than 140 years ago in Sweden when the visionary Gustaf de Laval patented the cream separator. Today DeLaval has 4000 employees and operates in more than 100 markets. DeLaval alongside Tetra Pak and Sidel is part of the Tetra Laval Group.