Cost Manager (Hybrid)

Hubbell Incorporated; Farmington, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Farmington, CT (also based in St. Louis, MO, Shelton, CT and Greenville, SC) seeks a manufacturing accounting professional to support cost control, inventory management and monthly close processes for our manufacturing operations.

This role will perform variance analysis, prepare journal entries and drive cost transparency across cost centers. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting, CPA or CMA preferred, 4–6 years in manufacturing accounting, and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 4–6 years manufacturing accounting experience.
• Willingness to travel 25–30%.
• Experience with SAP, OneStream and Blackline preferred.
• Deep understanding of cost accounting, product costing and variances in manufacturing.
• ERP software experience (JDE/SAP preferred).
• Strong accounting principles and internal controls knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains robust cost controls and identify risks in a timely manner.
• Assists in monthly variance analysis (PPV, freight, tariff, usage, labor, overhead).
• Supports monitoring of earned hours, scrap and COGS.
• Monitors work orders and inventory movements.
• Completes monthly closing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Allocates costs across cost centers and GL accounts.
• Prepares monthly variance analysis of production costs.
• Compiles monthly productivity reports and ensures data accuracy.
• Collaborates on reporting tools to improve data visibility.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Blackline

JDE

Job description

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview

This position can be based in St. Louis, MO, Farmington, CT, Shelton, CT, or 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.

• 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.

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.