Strategic Cost Accounting Manager - Manufacturing

Hubbell; South Bend (IN); Vor Ort; USD 112.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hubbell Cost Accounting Manager role overseeing manufacturing cost accounting within the Electrical Products division. You will own standard costs, BOMs, routings, labor and overhead, and drive accurate month-end close and cost variance analyses.

You will partner with operations, engineering and corporate finance to strengthen internal controls and provide actionable financial insights to plant leadership. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA or CMA a strong plus.
• 5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of SAP, standard costing, inventory and cost center accounting.
• Deep understanding of US GAAP and SOX controls.
• Advanced Excel skills; OneStream experience a plus.

Aufgaben

• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of standard costs, including BOMs, routings, labor, and overhead rates across diverse manufacturing processes.
• Lead annual standard cost roll in SAP, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational changes.
• Manage month-end close activities, including journal entries, inventory valuation, cost variance analysis, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Partner with operations to classify and analyze production costs, identify cost drivers, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and address root causes of process or control failures, implementing corrective actions to enhance financial accuracy, compliance, and operational discipline.
• Provide financial guidance and support for major capital projects (AFEs), including tracking, reporting, and post-investment reviews.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and quarterly pro forma reporting for plant operations.
• Lead and execute the annual physical inventory and manage the ongoing cycle counting program.
• Lead the quarterly Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory review process, including validation of the master reporting file, preparation of business unit-specific analyses, and consolidation of results to support accurate reserve calculations and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies, US GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, while identifying opportunities to strengthen financial processes.
• Present financial insights and operational performance analysis to plant leadership and corporate stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Travel availability

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Master’s degree or MBA a plus

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Hubbell Cost Accounting Manager role overseeing manufacturing cost accounting within the Electrical Products division. You will own standard costs, BOMs, routings, labor and overhead, and drive accurate month-end close and cost variance analyses.

You will partner with operations, engineering and corporate finance to strengthen internal controls and provide actionable financial insights to plant leadership. Travel up to 25% may be required.