Plant Cost Accountant: Budgeting, Variance & Insights

James Hardie Corporation; Sand Springs (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Health benefits

ESP (Employee Stock Purchase)

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is seeking a Cost Accountant for the Sand Springs plant. You will partner with Operations and Finance to analyze manufacturing costs, support month-end close, and help drive profitability through cost control and process improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, at least three years in accounting or finance, and manufacturing experience. Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel, plus strong analytics and SOX compliance, are essential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Minimum of three years in an accounting or finance role.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Knowledge of inventory management, cycle counts, and BOMs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven insights.
• Experience with cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, and inventory accounting.
• Understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit support.
• ERP proficiency, preferably SAP, and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong business partnering, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience with capital investment analyses (NPV, IRR, payback).
• Self-starter with attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to analyze financial and operational performance and drive profitability.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, and production variances with actionable recommendations.
• Lead cost-saving and process-improvement initiatives across finance and operations.
• Ensure accurate financial records, SOX compliance, and audit readiness.
• Deliver insights to support operational and business decisions.
• Perform capital investment analysis (NPV, IRR, payback).
• Support inventory controls, cycle counts, and cost accounting processes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

SOX compliance

ERP systems (SAP)

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is seeking a Cost Accountant for the Sand Springs plant. You will partner with Operations and Finance to analyze manufacturing costs, support month-end close, and help drive profitability through cost control and process improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, at least three years in accounting or finance, and manufacturing experience. Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel, plus strong analytics and SOX compliance, are essential