LHH is helping $2.5B Life Science Manufacturing organization hire a Cost Accountant. This position will provide variance analysis on production KPI's in a standard costing environment, while partnering closely with manufacturing leaders and site Controllers. Great opportunity to join a large stable organization where you can grow your career. Target compensation is $95k-$125k, plus bonus, and excellent benefits. This is a hybrid position that will work on-site at plant locations in Richmond and Hercules.
Responsibilities Include:
- Perform monthly close activities (accruals, reviews, journal entries) and review meetings with business partners.
- Prepare monthly variance analysis (spends, absorption, ppv, work orders, inventory driven costs) of actuals to forecast and budget, explain and investigate any major discrepancies, and understand key business drivers.
- Position manufacturing team for success by leading and supporting our functional teams in cost analysis and operating budget and forecast processes to ensure our financial stability.
- Supports Standard Cost for multiple locations and ensures Plant Managers & Controller understand the costing data (labor, material, ovhd, costing lost size).
- Prepare quarterly work papers for internal and external audit for key processes such as cycle counts, narratives, accruals, etc.
- Build strong relationships with manufacturing partners, acting as a trusted subject matter expert and yielding your influence to create alignment between the business and finance.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of progressive cost accounting experience
- Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
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