Cost Manager (Hybrid)

Hubbell Incorporated; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 112,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life and disability

401(k) Retirement Plan with 4% company

11 holidays and generous leave

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a cost accounting professional to support manufacturing operations at a Hubbell site (preferred locations include Farmington, CT). The role covers cost control processes, inventory management, and monthly closings, reporting to the Assistant Segment Controller.

You will perform variance analysis, allocate costs, and develop reporting tools. A Bachelor's in Accounting with 4–6 years of manufacturing experience is expected, along with travel 25-30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 4–6 years of manufacturing accounting experience.
• Travel ability: 25–30%.
• SAP, OneStream and Blackline experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of cost accounting, product costing and variances.
• ERP experience with JDE and SAP preferred.
• Strong accounting principles, internal controls and process flows.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains robust controls and identifies risks.
• Assists in monthly variance analysis incl. PPV, freight, tariff, materials usage, production order, labor and overhead variances.
• Supports monitoring of earned hours, scrap and COGS.
• Monitors work orders and inventory movements.
• Completes monthly closing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Allocates costs across cost centers and GL accounts.
• Prepares monthly variance analysis of production costs.
• Compiles and shares monthly productivity reports with data accuracy.
• Collaborates on development of reporting tools and templates.

Skills

Cost accounting

Product costing

Variance analysis

ERP software

SAP

OneStream

Blackline

JDE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Blackline

JDE

Job description

Job Overview

Cost accounting professionals, ready for your next opportunity? This position will be based at a Hubbell site with preference in the following locations: St. Louis, MO, Farmington, CT, Shelton, CT, and Greenville, SC and report directly to the Hubbell Utility Solutions Assistant Segment Controller. This position will support execution of cost control processes, inventory management, and financial reporting for manufacturing operations. This position will execute monthly closing cycles, annual standard cost rolls and inventory controls. They will interface regularly with the BU cost managers to drive consistency in processes throughout the segment.

A Day In The Life

• Maintains robust controls throughout the businesses and help to identify and address potential risks in a timely manner
• Assists in monthly variance analysis including, but not limited to, PPV, freight, tariff, material usage, production order, labor, and burden (overhead) variances.
• Supports monitoring of earned hours, scrap and COGS within the businesses
• Monitors work orders and inventory movements throughout the month
• Completes monthly closing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Ensures accurate allocation of costs across cost centers and general ledger accounts
• Prepares monthly variance analysis regarding production costs
• Compiles and shares monthly productivity reports, ensuring data accuracy and timely distribution
• Conducts detailed analysis of operations consumption and identifies discrepancies for corrective action
• Collaborates on the development and refinement of reporting tools and templates to improve data visibility and decision-making
• Assists in execution of annual physical inventories
• Special projects as assigned

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA or CMA preferred
• 4-6 years manufacturing accounting experience.
• Ability to travel 25-30%
• SAP, OneStream and Blackline experience is preferred
• Deep understanding of cost accounting, product costing and analysis of manufacturing variances
• Self-starter who can work independently and execute projects effectively. Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
• Experience with ERP software (JDE/SAP preferred)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Strong understanding of internal controls, process flows and policies and procedures
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, forward-thinking work environment
• Proficient in verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $112,000 - $150,000. Final pay will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, skills, qualifications and work location and may vary accordingly. Hubbell offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and supplemental benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company provided 4% automatic contribution and a Company match of 50% on employee contributions up to 6%.
• 11 employer-paid holidays, flexible vacation, 40 hours sick time, and 8 paid volunteer hours.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.