Sr. Cost Accountant

Job Purpose Statement

The Sr. Cost Accountant performs financial analysis, provides operational insights, and assists with the development and presentation of monthly financial packages and quarterly operations reports which are reviewed with plant and executive management. This position is also responsible for developing, building, and maintaining financial models, analysis of operational and financial data, and developing presentations of results to inform and support operational and financial decisions and effectiveness. This position reports to the Plant Controller.

About The Carlstar Group

The Carlstar Group is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee and is a global manufacturer of original equipment and aftermarket specialty tires and wheels for the agriculture, construction, outdoor power equipment, powersports, high speed trailer and flat free/manual markets. The diverse portfolio of solutions are offered under several leading brands including Carlisle® tires and wheels, ITP® tires and wheels, as well as Cragar®, Black Rock® and Unique® wheels and Marastar® manual tires. The Carlstar Group employs over 3400 associates in 17 facilities located in 4 countries. The Carlstar Group has a culture of converting great ideas into advanced products and has created a legacy of excellence in product innovation, quality, and customer service.


We became The Carlstar Group in December 2013 and previously operated at Carlisle Transportation Products and Carlisle Tire and Wheel.

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Our success is rooted in the over 3,400 passionate team members that drive excellence in our business every day. We are proud to employ industry experts in the tire world as well as tremendous talent from other industries helping to create an environment where diversity of thought, leadership, continuous improvement and excellence are things we value most. Our growth and success as a company is dependent upon attracting and retaining the very best talent and we take that as our top priority. We work every day to ensure we take care of our employees by offering a total rewards package that includes competitive insurance coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans that include company matching contributions. We provide an atmosphere where employees can thrive by investing in development through tuition reimbursement and student loan pay down programs. We pride ourselves on being a company that offers lifelong career with opportunities to grow within or across different fields of expertise. Whether youre in Finance, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Human Resources, working the shop floor, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or any other field of expertise, The Carlstar Group offers an exciting opportunity in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all month end closing activities including, but not limited to journal entries, supporting documentation, reconciliations, analysis, etc.
• Owns all aspects of fixed asset accounting and all capital expenditure spend
• Insightful analysis of results and forecasts presented to plant and executive management
• Develop / Manage product line profitability statements to support profitable growth
• Proactively work with department management, cross-functional teams, and lead projects for development of countermeasures and continuous improvement to achieve forecasted results
• Continuous improvement of accounting processes to eliminate waste
• Develop / Implement / Manage a cycle counting procedure throughout the plant
• Lead the preparation, analysis, and completion of the annual physical inventory
• Audit costing, bills of material, and routings for accuracy and manage quoting process for sales team
• Work with Industrial Engineer to update our routing process to improve costing
• Support the creation of monthly forecasts
• Support the creation of annual budget and cost roll activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

E ssential Functions :

• Work closely with operations to ensure forecast results, identify trends, and develop countermeasures to any misses
• Drive results and continuous improvement in the organization
• Organize and prioritize work
• Work at a high level of confidentiality
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve existing production reporting issues (Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and Production)

R equired Education and Experience:

• BS/BA financial degree and preferred continued education (CMA, CPA, or MBA)
• Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing financial role
• Strong understanding of MS Excel and other MS Office products with solid conceptual skills; strong analytical skills
• Proven experience implementing and driving continuous improvement in an organization

P e rsonal Trait Profile:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; detail oriented
• Strong analytical skills, highly motivated, quick learner, and self-starter
• Self-motivated and results oriented; initiates and drives value added projects to successful completion
• Team player; ability to work across the organization
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to influence and lead employees
• Ability to translate the vision of the company and its business strategy
• Goal/Results oriented; ability to set high goals and achieve results
• Ability to work flexible schedule as needed