Senior Cost Analyst

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the VP of Finance, the position is responsible for conducting complex cost analysis and audits associated with the cost accounting functions. Lead the finance team in implementation of Cost Configurator module within ERP system to provide better cost and margin visibility to the organization. Direct hire, Located in Houston, TX $95-110K

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS:

• Partner with Plant leadership to assist in financial analysis and decision making in support of the financial health of the facility
• Implementation and ongoing maintenance/support of Cost Configurator module in JDE for Tuboscope facilities
• Assists in developing, implementing, managing and continually measuring processes ensuring the accuracy of job costing standards, including annual and ad-hoc cost roll exercises as required
• Ensure integrity of Work Order processing from material issues, labor postings, and associated variances
• Provide insight and guidance to profitability of various functions and products within the Plant in order to partner with Management and improve results
• Review and monitor WIP and outside process clearing account and adjust as necessary
• Annual Budget and rolling Forecast to include Hours, Headcount and Production expenses (Direct and Indirect)
• Support production team with ad-hoc inquiries, requests and reporting
• Work closely with Plant management to analyze daily, weekly and monthly work in process (WIP)
• Reviews accuracy of Plant processes, including Purchased parts cost verification, Router development, Overhead cost verification, Labor rate verification
• Produces and analyzes month end reports, including variance reporting and plant Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) performance
• Performs duties associated with SOX compliance, including WIP reconciliation, WIP subledger aging, Inventory reconciliation and Manufacturing - Segregation of Duties
• Prepare ad-hoc data analysis and reports for operations management as needed- All other duties as assigned
• Review balance sheet and P&L accounts and provide detailed variance explanations and resolve potential errors
• Strong Excel Skills
• Strong skills and knowledge of accounting theory and application of financial principles
• Experience with Hyperion & SmartView is beneficial
• Strong experience with JDE or similar accounting system as it relates to job costing
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Must be detail oriented with strong analytical skills
• Ability to analyze manufacturing process costing, identify variances and drive adjustments to standards
• Skilled in identifying trends and drawing conclusions from large amounts of data
• Pro-active operating style requiring high energy level and tolerance to tight deadlines- Ability to build and manage team
• Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years cost accounting experience or equivalent preferred.