Plant Cost Analyst

Saint--gobain; Milan Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Saint-Gobain’s CertainTeed division seeks a Plant Cost Analyst to support the Avery Plant’s financial integrity, costing, budgeting, inventory controls, and month-end close. This role partners with plant leadership to drive profitability and operational improvements.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in manufacturing cost accounting, strong Excel/Power BI skills, and the ability to communicate insights across functional teams while managing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive cost accounting or financial analysis experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, management accounting, and GAAP.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, variances, and operational performance.
• Partner with plant leadership to provide financial insights for sourcing, pricing, capex, and planning.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Prepare standard costing analyses and maintain product cost data.
• Monitor and report on cost reduction initiatives and efficiencies.
• Oversee inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes.
• Develop financial reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses using Excel and Power BI.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance plant profitability and operations.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Power BI

Inventory management

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

The Plant Cost Analyst reports to the Avery Plant Controller. The position will ensure financial integrity, support operational decision-making, and drive profitability improvements. This role is responsible for plant accounting activities, cost analysis, budgeting, inventory controls, month-end close processes, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate combines strong manufacturing accounting expertise with analytical, communication, and business partnering skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory verification, and financial analysis.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory, variances, and operational performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with plant leadership to provide financial insights for sourcing, pricing, capital investments, and strategic planning.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Prepare standard costing analyses and maintain product cost data.
• Monitor and report on cost reduction initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Oversee inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes.
• Support internal controls, audit activities, and compliance with company policies and GAAP standards.
• Develop financial reports, dashboards, presentations, and ad hoc analyses using Excel, Power BI, and other business reporting tools.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance plant profitability and operational effectiveness.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive cost accounting or financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, management accounting, and GAAP.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, reporting systems, and financial analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate across functional teams.
• Project management experience and a continuous improvement mindset preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10%

A little more about us

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.www.certainteed.com

Legal Statement

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Benefits in joining us

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Well-being - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and
• Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want