Senior Supply Chain Accountant: Cost Insights

Avanos Medical, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Benefits on day 1

Free onsite gym

Onsite cafeteria

HQ region voted 'best place to live'

Job summary

Avanos Medical, Inc. in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Accountant to provide cost analysis and insights for manufacturing costs across mills, supporting management decisions and cost control.

The ideal candidate has strong cost accounting knowledge, GAAP expertise, and experience with SAP and Excel to drive process improvements and collaborate with operations teams while working independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, preferably Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of professional experience.
• Advanced knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Strong proficiency in US GAAP reporting and management reporting needs.
• Ability to leverage SAP and MS Excel to support business execution.
• Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and concepts.
• Proven track record of leading change and implementing continuous improvement projects.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills with attention to detail, adaptability, self-starter, and high degree of personal accountability.
• Ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the company, including senior leadership, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide a source of cost and financial expertise to mill, staff planning, and business analysis teams concerning cost information in the SAP system.
• Provide proactive analysis, advice, and counsel concerning cost problems, cost trends and cost improvement opportunities.
• Train and develop others on business / financial principles and will lead or support other projects as required.
• Support a group of large, more complex mills within a designated sector and take work direction from the Assistant Controller, Accounting.
• Review and approve recommended changes and coordinate on the implementation of various costing changes.
• Review monthly operating results, data and statistics, for sector management reporting.
• Complete proactive and accurate internal and external cost analysis for clients by focusing on the key drivers of cost results.
• Provide transaction support, handle inquires, resolve issues and communicate policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Review sector management reporting of month-end operating results and variances with clear, concise insightful comments that aid the client’s understanding of results and trends.
• Review the reconciliation and explanation of changes to standard cost for use by mill management and staff analysts.
• Provide all the information necessary (i.e. master data changes, allocation cycles, rate changes and approvals) to ensure the accurate and timely operation of the system in accordance with business requirements.
• Perform ongoing accounting and / or reporting activities as assigned. These activities may include business unit and staff reporting and / or supporting the forecast / budget process.
• Assist in special projects as assigned or through individual initiative that meet the needs of customers and to enhance efficiencies and streamline department processes and procedures.
• Provide overall leadership in the audit and maintenance of process documentation and policies to ensure accuracy, effectiveness and reliability of the established financial controls.
• Participate in ERP testing activities.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, preferably Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Avanos Medical, Inc. in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Accountant to provide cost analysis and insights for manufacturing costs across mills, supporting management decisions and cost control.

The ideal candidate has strong cost accounting knowledge, GAAP expertise, and experience with SAP and Excel to drive process improvements and collaborate with operations teams while working independently.