In partnership with our client, a leader in OEM automotive industry, ResourceTek is seeking a Manufacturing Shop Cost Management Analyst with CPA to join their team near Huntsville, AL. This is a direct hire opportunity.
JOB OVERVIEW
Initially will support the establishment and ramp-up of total company and departmental budgets and cash forecast functions at a large, high-volume, cutting-edge automotive manufacturing operation. Visualize actual vs budget cost for Assembly Manufacturing groups. Manage accounts and cost centers for all Assembly shops. Support Cost Kaizen activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for creating actual vs. budget templates and analysis
- Prepare and analyze transaction reports
- Prepare monthly inventory audits post SOP
- Responsible for supporting cost improvement management activities
- Responsible for tracking and visualizing manufacturing actual vs. budget cost
- Study budget cost and lead PDCA activities
- Work closely with all accounting functions and manufacturing departments
- Complete monthly close activities related to costs
- Create cost targets for variable accounts
- Cross train other specialists as needed
- Support establishing the foundation of accounting and finance department such as policy setting and creating templates
- Create standardized work and manuals for the operation and job above
- Interface with executives, managers, assistant managers, specialists, and group leaders cross-functionally as needed, to foster positive and clear channels of communication.
- Participate in financial audits and visits as requested.
- Held accountable for achieving defined Individual and continuous Improvement objectives related to cost management functions
- Participation in accounting functions as needed.
- Strictly adhere to company Safety and other policies as documented.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance, or business-related field required.
- CPA Required.
- 3-5 years Accounting Experience required.
- Be available to work OT and travel as needed (domestically and internationally.)
- Experience with MS Excel (formulas, look-ups, tables) required.
- Good communication skills and attention to detail required.
- Experience with PeopleSoft Financials or SAP/ERP preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of accounting regulations preferred.
- Experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access Database preferred.
- Good analytical skills preferred.
Company offers excellent benefits including paid time off and Medical / Dental / Vision Insurances as well as a generously matched 401K.