JOB TITLE: Sr. Cost Analyst DATE: September 2025 LOCATION:Shelbyville JOB FAMILY: Finance and Accounting FLSA: Salaried/Exempt EXEMPTION BASIS: Professional TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Plant Controller NOTE: This is a multi-position / multi-incumbent job. This document is a general description of typical and/or representative attributes and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities performed by all incumbents and it is not intended to indicate the exact combination and time allocation of duties and responsibilities specific to any individual incumbent. Position-specific material may be appended. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR PURPOSE OF JOB: This role is responsible for supporting the Accounting Finance and Production departments with financial reporting forecasting/planning and production cost and scheduling analysis. This includes monthly variance analysis of production spending weekly and monthly metric reporting balance sheet reconciliations and assisting with development of forecasts and annual plans. The role is also a key partner to the Director of Plant Operations with production analysis and modeling including capacity and production scheduling to support efficient plant operations. RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Item | Responsibility/Function | % Time | 1 | Production Analysis and Modeling - Work with production scheduling and plant management to develop new or modify existing reports to address gaps in understanding plant operational effectiveness
- Partner with plant management to ensure all reports are appropriate to the audience while clearly presenting the financial overview
- Improve efficiency in reporting
| 50% | 2 | Forecasting/Planning Support - Participate in departmental plant and division annual planning process
| 25% | 3 | Financial Reporting - Prepare and provide accurate and timely financial reports to management
| 20% | 4 | Month End Accounting Support for Plant Controller/Assistant Plant Controller - Oracle JVs
- Month End Schedules
- Account Reconciliations
- Variance analysis of production spending budgets vs plan/forecast
- Work with functional managers on understanding financial results
| 5% |
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS: Number of people DIRECTLY supervised | Title(s) of direct report(s) | None | Individual Contributor |
JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS: Note that (i) computer literacy and working-level skill with the basic MS Office suite (Word Excel Outlook Explorer) (ii) good verbal and written communication skills (iii) good interpersonal skills and (iv) the ability to work well both individually and in a team environment are default requirements for all Jostens exempt and salaried nonexempt employees. Required: - Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5 years related experience
- Experience in manufacturing and production costing and modeling
- High Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Access and other financial modeling tools
- Ability to plan organize and see projects to completion while managing deadlines
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization
- Time management/organization skills the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks
Preferred: Typical/expected % of overnight travel: minimal to none CONTACTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Internal: Direct contact with internal clients at all organizational levels; maintains communication with management and other department personnel to effectively execute programs and projects External: Potential for contact with vendors and suppliers PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB: Job is typically performed in a normal office environment or its equivalent. Extended hours may be required in some cases with little or no advance notice. Celebrating over 120 years of business Jostens has been a part of local communities working with K-12 schools colleges and universities teams and affiliation groups. Representatives from Jostens touch thousands of schools and groups every day working to make a difference with products and services that recognize accomplishments and help people tell their stories. These products along with resources for educators yearbook curriculum and services to help motivate and inspire like Jostens Renaissance and Commitment to Graduate (C2G) are all designed to contribute to a positive and rewarding school experience. As a household name and leading brand in our market we are passionate about being the most trusted partner in celebrating moments that matter. We are a mid-size company with a small company feel allowing us to move fast and explore innovative ideas.
LOVE WHERE YOU WORK: We care about your health.We offer competitive healthcare (health dental vision coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance pet insurance flexible spending account amongst many more. We invest in your future.Our 401K plan has immediate vesting so you can start saving for retirement right away. We want you to unplug when needed.We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. We care about your development.We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
ABOUT US: Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools colleges and universities each year and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products like yearbooks letter jackets class jewelry and championship rings keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about ushere. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA): Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential functions of the position please reach out to our HR team ator Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply. |