Manager, Cost Accounting

20600 Emerald Parkway, Cleveland, Ohio 44135 United States of America Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies:
Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

- ** Position Summary
**** Position Responsibilities
*** Understand and communicate production performance and help site management identify and address areas of concern within expenses and unfavorable costs falling within our production variation accounts.
* Accurately cost inventory and understand the different components of product cost in a standard cost environment.
* Responsible for leading direct reports supporting manufacturing and distribution centers through timely and accurate financial information and analysis.
* Supervise responsibilities related to Cost Accounting at a manufacturing facility to ensure adherence to requirements for cycle count coverage and accuracy and other applicable accounting guidelines.
* Monitor, report, and help site management control operational expenses for facilities.
* Participate in month-end closing processes and perform necessary analysis and reporting.
* Understand production related variances within the financials and be able to help identify and resolve on-going issues.
* Own process for annual rolling of standard costs and required current cost updates throughout the year.
* Support business needs by performing necessary research and analysis to provide data for decision making.
* Be a point person for internal and external costing related inquiries.
* Provide accurate data for make vs. buy projects.
* Lead Cost team efforts for both annual budget and audit process.
* Identify and lead projects supporting process improvements and business growth.
* Assist with acquisition integrations.
* Lead efforts surrounding SAP ERP changes or implementations.
* Manage key processes including but not limited to monthly variance application calculations and calculation of yearly LIFO adjustment.
** Knowledge and Experience
*** Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cost accounting in an SAP manufacturing environment preferred.
* Demonstrated supervisory experience and oversight in accounting operations.
* Knowledge and support of all accounting functions.
* In-depth emotional intelligence, behavioral maturity, demonstrated trust and integrity, high ethical standards, interpersonal competence and the ability to prevent, reduce and resolve conflict.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills; stand-up presentation and training skills.
* PC Computer Proficiency:
Word, Access, PowerPoint etc. Advanced proficiency in report writing, database management, and Excel.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and generate results in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrated team and individual leadership skills: decision-making, analytical, team building and organization skills.
* In-depth knowledge of cost accounting.
* Experience in cost accounting in manufacturing.
* Experience working with large data sets.
** Education and Certification
*** B.S. in Business, Accounting, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree.
* CMA or CPA preferred
** Compensation Range for the Position:**$86,418.00 - $ - $ USD
** Target Cash Profit Sharing for the Position:
** 12.00%
* Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.
*** Oatey Total Rewards
*** Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance
* Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
* Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation
* Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
* Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
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