Sr. Cost Analyst

divh2Job Title/h2pReporting to the VP of Finance, this role is responsible for leading and managing the current implementation of a proper costing system, primarily focused on coating operations within Tuboscopes Corrosion Control Plants./ppThe position will lead the implementation of the Cost Configurator module within JDE to enhance cost accuracy, margin visibility, and financial decision-making across plant operations./ph2Key Responsibilities/h2ulliLead implementation and ongoing support of the Cost Configurator module in JDE/liliPartner with Plant Leadership to support financial analysis and operational decision-making/liliDrive accuracy and integrity of job costing standards, including annual and ad-hoc cost roll exercises/liliEnsure integrity of Work Order processing (material issues, labor postings, variance analysis)/liliAnalyze and monitor WIP and outside process clearing accounts/liliPrepare and analyze month-end reporting including variance analysis and OEE performance/liliReview plant processes including:/liulliPurchased parts cost verification/liliRouter development/liliOverhead cost validation/liliLabor rate verification/li/ulliLead annual budget and rolling forecasts (Hours, Headcount, Direct Indirect Production Expenses)/liliPerform SOX compliance duties (WIP reconciliation, subledger aging, inventory reconciliation, segregation of duties)/liliReview Balance Sheet and PL accounts; provide detailed variance explanations/liliProvide ad-hoc financial analysis to plant and operations leadership/liliSupport continuous improvement of costing and financial processes/li/ulh2Technical Competencies/h2ulliAdvanced Excel skills (required)/liliStrong knowledge of accounting theory and manufacturing cost principles/liliExperience with JDE or similar ERP systems related to job costing/liliHyperion SmartView experience preferred/liliStrong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and manufacturing accounting controls/li/ulh2Job-Specific Competencies/h2ulliStrong analytical and problem-solving skills/liliAbility to interpret large data sets and identify trends/liliExcellent communication skills with the ability to influence operational leadership/liliDetail-oriented with strong organizational skills/liliProactive and comfortable working under tight deadlines/liliAbility to build and manage a team in the future/li/ulh2Education Experience/h2ulliBachelors Degree required (Accounting or Finance preferred)/liliMinimum 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment required/li/ul/div