Cost Analyst Manufacturing Operations

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cost Analyst Manufacturing Operations partners closely with Plant Operations leadership to provide accounting cost analysis and performance monitoring that support the plants operational and financial objectives. This role plays a key part in driving cost transparency identifying risks and opportunities and enabling informed datadriven decisions across manufacturing operations.

This is an on-site position based out of Lancaster TX.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own site-level P&Ls and balance sheets including analysis of cost absorption labor overhead scrap and material/usage variances

• Lead monthly analysis and review of plant site operations including production output productivity total labor efficiency total cost per earned hour manufacturing & material cost variances etc.

• Monitor actual spend vs Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and forecast proactively identifying risks and variances

• Support the processes for monthly forecast annual operating plan (AOP) and plant performance to ensure alignment with business objectives.

• Partner with plant leadership to identify quantify and execute cost reduction initiatives

• Act as finance lead for recurring plant staff meetings

• Assist with month-end close activities and partner with plant management to explain results trends and recommend actions.

• Partner cross-functionally to support build-up of annual standard cost calculations

• Analyze critical accounts and key performance indicators to provide insights to plant management & operations controller.

• Develop and maintain financial reporting and analytical tools to assist in operations

• Support the yearly cost roll process.

• Evaluate and recommend changes in the companys cost structure

• Assist in monitoring performing and testing of Internal Controls

• Support ad-hoc projects and analyses as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field

• 3 years of experience in cost accounting

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment

• Prior experience with close processes

• Advanced Excel skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA or MBA

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent problem solving issue identification and analytical skills

• Critical thinker who enjoys working as part of collaborative team

• Ability to manage multiple projects of differing scale complexity and duration

• Desire and willingness to learn new tools techniques concepts and methodologies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial concepts to nonfinance partners

• Solid understanding of manufacturing cost accounting principles including standard costing labor and overhead analysis material usage variances and cost rollups

ABOUT US

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality water and gas flow control products plumbing service and repair parts for the new construction and repair/remodel markets. Headquartered in Novi Michigan BrassCraft supports a wide array of channel partners including wholesalers retailers and specialty dealers who serve residential and commercial markets across the Americas. BrassCraft has set the plumbing standard for 70 years with industry leading brands including BrassCraft and Plumbshop

BrassCraft (the Company) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Companys policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment employment promotion salary increases benefits termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race color sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression genetic information pregnancy religious creed national origin ancestry age physical/mental disability medical condition marital/domestic partner status military and veteran status height weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

BrassCraft is an E-Verify employer.

Brasscraft (the Company) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Companys policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment employment promotion salary increases benefits termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race color sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression genetic information pregnancy religious creed national origin ancestry age physical/mental disability medical condition marital/domestic partner status military and veteran status height weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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