Director of Cost Accounting
Shop Vac Corporation
Heshbon Park, PA
Full-time
Accounting
Posted on October 10, 2018
Shop Vac Corporation, the leader in wet-dry vacuums, is currently recruiting for the following position at its Williamsport, PA corporate headquarters:
Director of Cost Accounting
The responsibilities and duties of the Director of Cost Accounting will include the following:
- Financial close processes and audits related to inventory, cost of sales and manufacturing variances for all facilities.
- Variance analysis and performance trends/reports on Inventory, Purchase Price, DL Productivity and Overhead Volume & Spending.
- Works closely with Manufacturing Management to explain and manage manufacturing variances vs. budget.
- Leads and controls maintenance of the Standard Cost system, including Materials Costs, Direct Labor rates & Overhead rates for an international multi-plant manufacturing environments.
- Oversees the cost quoting process, ensuring proper rates and assumptions are used for pricing.
- Leads manufacturing budget process, developing annual Direct Labor rates and Overhead rates and costs for all facilities.
- Prepares monthly financial forecasts for manufacturing variances for all facilities.
- Provides analytical support to top management in order to enhance decision making processes.
- Provides financial support in the development of capital request payback analysis and cost savings projects.
- Oversees Physical Inventories and Inventory Reserves for Obsolescence and Full Absorption Valuation.
- Coordinates cost reduction initiatives.
- Leads the cost accounting staff.
Desired Skills & Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
5-10 years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in Multi-Plant Vertical environment a plus
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Team player with proven management experience
Experience with integrated manufacturing systems; preferably BPCS
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel
Able to manage multiple priorities
Shop Vac Corporation offers a competitive salary and a generous benefit package for full-time employees including:
Health and Dental Insurance for employees and their family
- Retirement Plan - 10 paid holidays
- Paid vacation time - Life Insurance
- 401(k) with a company match - Short and Long Term Disability
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Send cover letter, resume, salary history and references to:
Director of Human Resources & Payroll
hr@shopvac.com
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