Cost Accounting Manager

Company: Michael Page
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

In this role, you will help build a world class costing function with a growing manufacturing company, as well as grow and manage a team of top performers.Client DetailsOur client is a world leading manufacturing firm in Central PA that is experiencing fast paced growth, looking to double in size in the next 5 years. The organization is building out new markets and is looking to attract top talent in order to spearhead this growth.DescriptionThe Cost Accounting Manager is an integral part of the Finance team serving as a business partner to the rest of the organization.

• Develop and enhance the costing function and own the production variances and continuous improvement items around these variances.
• Provide insight into the product margins and variances.
• Develop product line P/L's, determine what customers and product lines are profitable and recommend ways to improve profitability.
• Improve efficiency's and reduce costs.
• Automate and deploy KPI reporting
• Help the organization become highly data centric with easy to access real time information.
• Ensure cycle counts and other internal controls are followed and adhered to in regards to costing.
• Grow into an FP&A lead role in the future.
• Entrepreneurial mindset when in developing key costing initiativesProfile
  • 5+ years experience in a manufacturing/costing role
  • Must be willing to get their hands dirty and wear a variety of different hats
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Must have a growth mindset
  • Motivated by a performance culture
  • Ability to work cross functionally within the organization
  • Is highly autonomous and self-directed.
  • Is comfortable in a very direct and candid environment focused on results.
  • No surprises approach; transparency on financial issues.
  • Team player that has ability to create follower-ship.Job Offer
    • Competitive Salary
    • 3 weeks PTO
    • 10 Paid Holidays
    • 401K plan with company contributions
    • Strong and cheap medical benefits
    • Personal development incentives
    • Clear growth pathMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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