Cost Accounting Manager: Inventory Controls & Margins

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is seeking a Cost Accountant/Controller to manage inventory costs, standard costs, and variance analysis. The role includes month-end close, IFRS-based reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with IT and operations.

You will analyze raw materials and finished goods, coordinate with auditors, and support KPI development while traveling as needed. Hybrid work arrangement applies with three days in the office weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or closely related field and five years’ experience as Cost Accountant, Internal Auditor, Plant Accountant, or closely related.
• Two years’ experience in managerial or supervisory capacity in cost accounting.
• Experience with accounting principles and IFRS.
• ERP accounting systems experience.
• MS Excel proficiency.
• Inventory cost accounting: standard cost, variable cost, variance analysis, fully absorbed direct cost, NRV.

Responsibilities

• Inventory internal control and analysis; create and maintain standard costs and product structures.
• Variance analysis for raw materials and finished goods inventory.
• Analysis and reporting of inventory variances and conversion costs.
• Main raw materials price calculation, adjustments and accruals.
• Month end manufacturing close to relay accurate information to upper management.
• Manage international product resale analysis and margins.
• Coordinate with external auditors for quarterly/annual inventory analysis.
• Coordinate yearly physical observations.
• Coordinate with IT for systems issues across procurement, manufacturing and finance.
• Domestic travel 10%; international 2.5%.
• Hybrid schedule - in office 3 days per week.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Cost accounting

Supervisory experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting or closely related field

Tools

ERP accounting systems

MS Excel

Job description

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is seeking a Cost Accountant/Controller to manage inventory costs, standard costs, and variance analysis. The role includes month-end close, IFRS-based reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with IT and operations.

You will analyze raw materials and finished goods, coordinate with auditors, and support KPI development while traveling as needed. Hybrid work arrangement applies with three days in the office weekly.