Senior Cost Accountant (Hybrid)

Job Summary:

The Senior Cost Analyst will collect and analyze complex financial information related to the organizations expenses seeking ways to improve the accuracy of budgets and forecasts and to decrease the cost of departments and projects. This hybrid salaried position requires an office presence 4 times weekly. The work schedule is Monday through Friday 8 AM5 PM with additional hours during peak times at monthend and quarterend.

Organization

• Reports to the Director of Finance and Analysis for the Contractor Solutions segment.

Responsibilities include:

• Excellence in Financial Reporting
  • Preparation and review of monthend journal entries
  • Review inventoryrelated reconciliations in Blackline
  • Periodic inventory variance analysis with a high knowledge of inputs and drivers
  • Ensure completion of all inventory and manufacturing controls
  • Lead in timely submission of audit requests for inventory testing
• Product Cost Accuracy
  • Own and coordinate execution of cost rolls with clear communications to the business
  • Detailed cost analysis and develop standard operating review process
  • Evaluate labor and overhead rates for multiple manufacturing/DC sites as set in the ERP system; propose adjustments to reflect true product cost/profitability
  • Review Bill of Materials Routers Overhead Rates throughput rates and purchased raw material prices
  • Prepare product costing and profitability analysis
• Inventory
  • Use data analytics and business knowledge to help support a healthy inventory level for the business
  • Analyze inventory turns by product and find opportunities to improve within that products unique supply chain context
  • Lead physical inventory counts review and analysis

• Reporting & analytics
  • Understand and explain manufacturing variances in the monthly P&L. Guide any operational changes needed to rectify variances
  • Develop and standardize automated labor utilization/efficiency/productivity metrics and collaborate with sites to drive targeted outcomes
  • Monitor variable costs that do not exceed volume trends
  • Adhoc financial reporting and analysis as needed by management
• Finance Support
  • Develop KPIs and a dashboard to help the manufacturing function and nonfinancial business leaders understand significant cost trends
  • Partner with supply chain to manage commodity cost tracking and monitor financial impacts
  • Support inbound and outbound freight analysis and forecast models
  • Enhance and maintain internal capex tracking and forecast

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of cost accounting experience in a product manufacturing or chemicals manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of accounting theory cost accounting concepts and applications of principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in accounting software and data analysis tools
• Recent handson experience with inventory and costing in an ERP system
• Efficient with large data sets and analytical outputs
• Advanced Excel and BI skills

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

Skills/Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Competencies/Skills:

• Desire to drive collaboration and partnership between multiple departments and sites to develop solutions and improvements
• Excellent communication skills are needed to present reports and recommendations to management and stakeholders
• Innovative and creative approach to problemsolving. A curious mindset that thinks beyond the stated topic or task and uses analytical skills to understand all relevant factors fully. Brings clarity to business decisions
• Strong work ethic with the ability to adapt quickly in an environment that is growing and changing frequently
• Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities are crucial for analyzing cost data and identifying trends
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision. Willing and able to get out of their office to drive progress and communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• ERP implementation or conversion experience
• Financial modeling and dashboard creation with Power BI experience
• JD Edwards

Work Environment

Office:While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to an office environment. Occasionally the employee will be exposed to a warehouse environment and will be required to wear appropriate PPE. The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will be required to read communicate verbally and/or in written form remember and analyze certain information and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. The employee will encounter moderate noise typical office lighting temperatures and moderate interruptions. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be required to stand walk or sit at a computer for an extended period and may work in a confined area. The employee must frequently use hands and fingers to type touch handle feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must be able to occasionally lift and or move up to 25lbs. This position requires computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision distance vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:At RectorSeal our employees enjoy the following benefits to support their physical financial and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical dental and vision plans 401(k) pension life insurance paid time off program with paid holidays and various wellness programs.

About RectorSeal

RectorSeal LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of CSW Industrials Inc. NASDAQ: CSWI is a leading provider of quality solutions for the professional trades serving heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC/R) plumbing electrical and construction markets. For more information about RectorSeals innovative products and brands that increase efficiency and improve reliability please visit

RectorSeal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

Required Experience:

Senior IC