Strategic Cost Controller — Manufacturing Finance Leader

Socket.dev; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Tuition Assistance

Wellness/Fitness Resources

Training/Development

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period

Bonus Potential

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Flexible Work Schedule

Dynamic Culture & People

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager in Cambridge, Ohio to establish and maintain internal accounting controls and provide accurate financial reporting in line with GAAP. You will lead standard cost development, cost control, budgeting, and close processes, partnering with Operations and Engineering to optimize production costs.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in manufacturing or public accounting, strong Excel and ERP experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar function.
• 5 - 7 years of experience in public and/or manufacturing environments.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.

Responsibilities

• Control costs through managing standards, analyzing variances, and implementing improvements.
• Develop standard costs for new inventory part numbers and maintain all standard costs in the ERP system.
• Work with Engineering and Product Development on new business costing for price quoting.
• Assist in preparation of the annual budget, evaluate financial risks, and track spending.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual closings focused on production, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Support Materials Management in year-end inventory and cycle counts; reconcile to GL.
• Analyze material variances and assist operations in resolving production variances.
• Review monthly reconciliations for inventory and fixed asset accounts.
• Track financial impact of Capital Projects and ensure ROI requirements.
• Collaborate with FP&A to provide analysis and data as required.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Quanex is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager in Cambridge, Ohio to establish and maintain internal accounting controls and provide accurate financial reporting in line with GAAP. You will lead standard cost development, cost control, budgeting, and close processes, partnering with Operations and Engineering to optimize production costs.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in manufacturing or public accounting, strong Excel and ERP experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.