Cost Accountant (Financial Analyst)

Cost Accountant (Financial Analyst)PrimeSource Building Products, Inc., has an immediate opportunity for a Cost Accountant (Financial Analyst) within the Financial Planning & Analysis team located at the Las Colinas (Irving), Texas corporate office.The role provides a mix of responsibilities of a traditional Financial Analysis across the larger organization, as well as, specific focus on the Cost Accounting needs across PrimeSource, will report to a Director of FP&A and serve as a key member within the corporate and field finance teams. As a key member of the Finance team, the Financial Analyst will have a high-level of exposure to senior executives and frequently interact with others cross-functionally within the organization.To be successful in the role, you must be a highly motivated, have a desire to make an impact, be proactive finance with a bias towards action, capable of making sound financial decisions, and be able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization while maintaining a positive and team focused approach.Role & ResponsibilitiesOwn detailed analysis of product cost structures across PrimeSource's light manufacturing and assembly operations, including materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead.Lead standard cost and variance analysis, including labor efficiency, manufacturing / overhead absorption, scrap / yield / production loss drivers, and purchase price variance with clear root?cause explanations.Partner with plant operations leaders to understand production volumes, yields, scrap, labor productivity, and throughput—and influence decisions through fact?based financial insight.Translate operational assumptions (production plans, labor models, overhead rates, shift structures) into accurate, driver?based financial forecasts.Prepare and communicate monthly actual vs. budget vs. forecast variance analysis, highlighting business implications and recommended actions.Be the FP&A partner during month?end close, supporting Accounting with timely, well?reasoned explanations of cost and inventory results.Serve as a trusted finance partner to Operations and Plant Leadership.Independently identify issues, develop analyses, and propose solutions—operating with minimal oversight in a fast?paced environment.Assists with the monthly financial closing process as neededPerforms ongoing monitoring and review of transactional data within key functional areas to aid in the proper accounting of financial activity, identify trends/variances, and forecast financial resultsActively creates ad-hoc analysis to help identify root cause issues and solutionsQualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Engineering, Math or a related quantitative discipline.3–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, FP&A, or an operations?focused analytical role.Strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, standard costing, and inventory economics.Advanced Excel skills; experience working with SAP ERP and operational data.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.Excellent quantitative skills, ability to clearly communicate key findings and implications on the businessStrong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships across the organization, influence others and present to individuals or groupsIntellectually curious with a desire to learn, think independently and take actionCPA, CMA, or progress toward similar relevant certification is a plus, but not required.Skills & CompetenciesExceptional attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.Proven ability to work smart, fast, and hard in a high?expectations FP&A environment.Highly motivated self?starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.Ability to translate analysis into insight and influence action across the organization.Strong communicator capable of engaging operational leaders with clear, fact?based recommendations.Proactive, execution?oriented mindset with a continuous improvement focus.Skills & ToolsExceptional Microsoft Excel skills (expert ability with pivot tables and advanced formulas is required; macros, Visual Basic and more is a plus)Comfortable using Microsoft PowerPoint to communicate and present findingsAbility to manipulate and analyze very large data sets and present findings in coherent and effective mannerExposure to predictive analytics, time series forecasting, statistical analysisHigh level of technical skills; comfortable learning new systems and reporting / BI toolsExperience with SAP is a plus (not required)