Senox Corporation · 8 hours ago
Senior Cost Accountant
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $132K/yr
6+ years expSenox Corporation is a leading manufacturer and supplier of seamless rain gutter materials. They are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead all cost accounting, inventory control, and product costing activities, ensuring accurate item-level costs and providing financial insights.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingWholesale
Responsibilities
Cost Accounting and Inventory Leadership - managing and improving cost accounting functions
Identify, develop, and implement costing methodology in the ERP system (Epicor)
Ensures costing methodology is appropriate to support improved profitability and efficiencies
Maintaining and improving upon the existing cost accounting functions
Periodic development of new labor and overhead rates to ensure all manufacturing costs are absorbed into the individual item costs
Objective is to ensure accurate item-level costs that will support more profitable decision-making
Develop, maintain, and improve cost accounting processes for accurate reporting of production costs, inventory valuation, and profitability analysis
Custodian of Senox's costing and inventory systems
Ensure integrity and accuracy of the cost accounting system
Proactively find solutions and create best practices for the cost accounting function
Identify, develop, and implement Inventory Control processes
Perform inventory valuations and own the reconciliations of inventory to the general ledger
Provide support related to cost accounting and inventory for all external audit processes
Business Partnership - providing direct support to Operations and Marketing leadership
Support Operations leadership to better understand manufacturing issues and how they impact financial results, as well as educate/inform on cost drivers and variances
Analyze and report on manufacturing operations (material usage, labor, overhead) and inventory to monitor trends and identify variances
Provide visibility to areas that can improve efficiencies and lower costs
Coordinate processes for establishing/setting budgets and forecasts for manufacturing expenses and production volumes
Support Marketing leadership and Product Director with information on product costs, as well as educating and informing on cost trends and implications
Analyze and report on product costs to monitor trends and identify variances
Provide accurate and timely financial information on product costs that may be needed to manage pricing and drive improved product margins
Provide cost analysis for new products. Coordinate any required updates to the Epicor system
Interpret financial results for business leaders
Financial Analysis & Reporting - providing information that leads to more profitable decision making
Design and deliver robust management reporting, analysis, and decision support models
Prepare various financial analyses related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and expense information as needed for decision-making support
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles by delivering detailed cost input and insights
Identify and implement process improvements related to ERP workflows and financial reporting
Systems and Policies
Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, policies, and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance
Provide leadership to future Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) enhancements/implementations related to cost accounting
Serve as the Epicor ERP subject matter expert for costing and inventory modules, support enhancements, and updates
Leads implementation of cost accounting for new cultivation sites
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
6-10 years of experience in a cost accounting position in a manufacturing environment
Experience in manufacturing departments/staff/activities, cost accounting, reporting, and variance analysis
Ability to facilitate cross-company teams, including manufacturing staff
Analytical mindset with proven ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills needed to think through complex situations and opportunities
Proven ability to prioritize objectives and duties. Willingness to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to change priorities when needed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Sound planning and organizational skills
Desire to drive continuous process improvements
High level of proficiency using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
Familiarity with manufacturing processes (bill of materials, assemblies, production rates)
Preferred
CPA or CMA, preferred
Experience working with a manufacturing and distribution ERP System, Epicor a plus
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Senox Corporation
Senox Corporation is a leading manufacturer and supplier of seamless gutter products for residential and light commercial construction.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
A.B. Walters
Founder
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