Operations Controller

Greenbridge; Mentor (OH); In loco; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Greenbridge in Mentor, Ohio seeks an Operations Controller to lead cost accounting, standard costs, inventory control, and operational reporting to improve profitability and efficiency.

You will partner with operations to analyze costs, develop budgets and forecasts, and deliver dashboards and KPI analyses to senior management. Requires 7+ years cost accounting, CMA/CPA preferred, ERP (JD Edwards) experience, and strong MS Office skills.

Competenze

• 7+ years of accounting experience with responsibility for cost accounting.
• Bachelor's in accounting; CMA/CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Proficiency with costing standards, cost systems and variance analysis.

Mansioni

• Develop, maintain, and ensure accuracy of standard costs for manufactured products.
• Establish and maintain BOMs, labor routings, production rates, and cost allocation methods.
• Analyze direct materials, direct labor, variable and fixed overhead.
• Provide financial insights and dashboards to senior management.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Lead cross-functional process improvements and drive cost control initiatives.

Conoscenze

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

MS Office

ERP experience (JDEdwards)

Multi-tasking / prioritization

Formazione

Bachelor's in Accounting

CMA/CPA preferred

Strumenti

JD Edwards (JDEdwards)

MS Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

The Operations Controller leads cost analysis, inventory control, and operational reporting to improve profitability, enhance productivity, and support strategic business decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, maintenance, and accuracy of standard costs for manufactured products.
• Establish and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), labor routings, production rates, and cost allocation methodologies in coordination with operations.
• Analyze direct materials, direct labor, variable overhead, and fixed manufacturing overhead.
• Partner with operations to build visibility into true cost of production, materials utilization, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Implement inventory control procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory data. Manage inventory levels and inventory accounting processes to optimize inventory turnover and minimize carrying costs.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, material losses, excess stock, and obsolete inventory.
• Support inventory cycle counts and periodic physical inventory reconciliations.
• Monitor and analyze costs and expenses across various operational areas.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve cost efficiency without sacrificing quality or service levels.
• Develop and implement cost control measures and initiatives to achieve financial targets.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to operational leaders, providing financial guidance and support as needed.
• Provide financial insights, performance metrics, and analysis to senior management to help drive strategic decision-making and performance improvements.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to assess financial performance against targets.
• Develop dashboards and KPI reports to communicate performance.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and drive operational excellence.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of process changes and initiatives, making adjustments as needed.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance team.
• Coach and develop team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.

Requirements

• Work Experience - minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting with responsibility for cost accounting.
• Bachelor's in accounting. CMA / CPA Preferred
• Knowledgeable of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals
• Proficiency with costing standards, cost systems and variance analysis.
• Attention to detail, proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• ERP System experience (JDEdwards preferred)
• Must be proficient in MS Office software
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities