Finance Estimator

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. Summary The Cost Accountant, under the direction of the site Controller, is responsible for maintenance of the standard costing system, providing analytics and reporting around manufacturing performance, and leading best practices in inventory control, fixed assets and spend management.

What You’ll Do: Execute and maintain site standard costing, including material, labor and overhead, bill of materials (BOMs) and production routings updates, and annual standard cost roll.

Providing analysis of manufacturing performance and spending trends and partnering with operations teams on corrective actions or other cost savings opportunities.

Month-end close activities, including adjusting journal entries and accruals, closing production work orders, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Complete monthly cost analysis of controllable expense accounts and material cost variance accounts.

Daily management of production work order process, manufacturing accounting on work orders, and gaining understanding to explain and reconcile manufacturing cost variances for the plant.

Drive accounting processes within the plant to ensure accurate books and records and compliance with key control audit requirements.

Accurate inventory control through oversight of cycle count and physical inventory processes with root cause analysis and corrective action.

Management of site fixed assets processes, including monthly reconciliations, asset additions and disposals, and monthly/annual fixed asset counts/audits.

Collaborate with operations and shared services to research and resolve issues.

What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.

1-3 years of experience in a similar accounting or finance position/role.

Experience with JD Edwards and proficiency with Microsoft Excel preferred.

Knowledge of finance and accounting principles, including GAAP

Demonstrated understanding of (or ability to learn) standard and cost accounting methods.

Strong analytical ability to synthesize detailed data into meaningful insights.

Ability to develop and present solid, data-supported solutions.

Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts across the business.

Ability to challenge information, validate assumptions, and seek robust data to improve decision quality.

Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility

Insurance: health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays

Retirement: 401(k) with match

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#James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law. James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.