Plant Accounting Manager
5 days ago
Location: Houston, TX (On-site)
Industry: Manufacturing & Industrial Technology
Employment Type: Full-time
Join a high-growth manufacturing leader that is revolutionizing energy infrastructure through innovation and operational excellence. This company is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Plant Accounting Manager to optimize cost performance and enhance financial transparency at the plant level. This is a pivotal role offering exposure to cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, and supply chain leadership.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a plant-based environment, values accuracy, and is excited by the opportunity to make data-driven decisions that impact profitability and efficiency. You'll enjoy working in a stable, well-capitalized company that values continuous improvement and offers ample growth potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create, oversee, and maintain cost-tracking frameworks and financial modeling processes for the plant.
- Examine primary contributors to overall costs, including material usage, labor inputs, and overhead, and translate findings into guidance for executives.
- Lead variance analysis comparing actual versus standard costs, presenting trends and findings to operations teams.
- Collaborate with supply chain and production stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, and real-time decision making.
- Direct the processes for managing costs and valuing inventory, including routine cycle checks and full inventory audits.
- Prepare and maintain accurate standard cost structures for product lines.
- Monitor stock levels, perform cost reconciliations, and drive efficiency across inventory management.
- Assist with internal and external audits relating to cost and inventory practices.
- Support month-end closing activities including journal entries and roll-forward analysis.
- Work closely with the technology team to address ERP challenges and implement updates impacting costing processes.
- Evaluate the financial implications of new product launches, capital initiatives, and operational modifications.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of cost accounting experience in a plant or manufacturing setting.
- Well-versed in methodologies involving standard costs, variance interpretation, and activity-driven costing frameworks.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (Epicor highly preferred).
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate cost data to cross-functional stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive change.
- Experience with inventory reconciliation and valuation processes.
- Competitive base salary, based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Retirement planning options.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Professional development and advancement opportunities.
Why Apply:
This is a chance to work for a company with a proven legacy and a forward-thinking culture that is investing in both people and processes. If you aim to make a greater difference in cost accounting while working alongside a high-achieving, cooperative team, you'll thrive here.
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