Cost Analyst

Laskoproducts; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) match

Wellness incentives

Robust health coverage

Job summary

Lasko Products is seeking a Cost Analyst for its Franklin, TN manufacturing facility. The position involves collaborating with plant managers, managing reports, and overseeing budgeting processes. Candidates should have 4+ years of finance experience, strong communication skills, and a background in accounting or finance. The role offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive benefits.

Join Lasko where you can thrive in a supportive culture and enjoy a dog-friendly workplace.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of finance/accounting experience, with at least 1 year in manufacturing.
• Proactive and solid follow-up approach required.
• Experience documenting processes and controls.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Plant and Department Managers for reporting.
• Calculate daily CPUs and efficiency reports.
• Lead yearly AOP and periodic forecast updates for expenses.
• Prepare monthly JE’s and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate perpetual inventory balances.

Skills

Finance/Accounting experience

Strong MS Office skills

Communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP experience - QAD preferred

Job description

Job Overview

Lasko Products, an industry leader of home environment products for over 100 years, is seeking a Cost Analyst. This role is based in our Franklin, TN manufacturing facility.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Teaming
  • Must be collaborative and work with Plant and Department Managers
  • Miscellaneous ad-hoc reporting as requested from all finance leadership
• Plant Strategy
  • Calculate daily CPUs and efficiency reports to help drive improvements in key cost and production areas
  • Develop weekly trending variance analysis, to see performance versus standard
  • Work with engineering to develop easy-to-read daily plant dashboard, that covers all areas including cost, production, shipping, efficiency, and safety
• Forecasting and Budgeting
  • Lead yearly AOP and periodic forecast updates for all labor and overhead expenses in the plant
  • Collaborate with department managers to develop budgets around headcount, supplies, maintenance and more
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production and general plant performance reports, with comparative view to AOP and forecasts
• Cost Accounting and Reporting
  • Lead yearly Standard Cost Roll for all manufactured items in Franklin, TN by updating BOMs and routings with alignment to yearly AOP
  • Maintain accurate, fully costed BOMs for all WIP and FG inventory throughout the year
• Month End
  • Prepare monthly JE’s in a timely manner
  • Analyze month end results with comparative view to AOP and forecasts and explain variances
  • Prepare account reconciliations for plant related accrual accounts
• Inventory
  • Maintain accurate perpetual inventory balances for all Tennessee locations, including main plant, warehouse, and any outside warehouse as applicable.
  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct annual physical inventory for Tennessee facilities.
• Develop, improve and implement process and controls for
  • All areas above
  • Regular cycle counts in the manufacturing facility

Experience / Qualifications

• 4+ years of finance/accounting experience, with at least 1 in manufacturing
• Must have a proactive and solid follow up approach
• Experience documenting process and controls
• Strong MS Office skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Consumer Products manufacturing (preferred)
• ERP experience- QAD preferred

Why Join Lasko?

At Lasko, we believe people do their best work when they’re supported – personally and professionally. That’s why we offer flexible hours and a hybrid work schedule for our corporate team, promoting employees to balance life and work in a way that fits their lifestyle. Our dog‑friendly corporate headquarters adds a fun, welcoming atmosphere, while our competitive salaries with bonus potential recognize and reward your contributions. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a strong 401(k) match, wellness incentives, and robust health coverage.