Cost Analyst

Piper Companies Is seeking to hire a Cost Analyst to support our client’s Production Facility of Specialty Materials business unit. This is a full-time employment position and is in Monroe, NC.

Tasked with assisting in the subject areas of operational rate development & maintenance, cost planning, analysis, month-end reporting, and inventory transactions. The primary focus for the facility is to help and support decisions being made as well as driving month end close. This position will also be involved in process improvement and project-based work.

• Monitor inventory batches and resolve any variances as they progress through the facility ensuring the proper accounting treatment of inventory through the manufacturing process.
• Assist in the annual planning process for variable and fixed costs as well as the department expense budgets.
• Site lead for annual physical inventory count and provide support for cycle count program
• Work with plant finance people to understand cost variances and work toward driving total cost down.
• Generate monthly financial reporting and analytics to be reviewed with operations
• Calculate ROI and financial impacts for capital projects and major maintenance.
• Perform periodic evaluations of labor and overhead rates.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• A minimum of 3 years of accounting/cost experience preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Previous experience with inventory transactions.

Nice to have Qualifications

• MBA or CMA preferred.
• Accounting experience for a multi-location, midsize to large company.
• Background in process manufacturing Understanding of inventory transactions.
• ERP experience in a manufacturing setting (Oracle experience a plus).
• SQL experience.
• Previous project management experience.

Skills

• Ability to explain finance/accounting concepts in layman terms to non-financial managers.
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Inventory reserves.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Compensation

·       $80,000 to $90,000 for 3 years.

·       Full time employment benefits (401k, PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Holidays, and much MORE!) 

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000