Overview

The Accounting and Costing Supervisor ensures that costs for the company's products and services are allocated according to corporate procedures and in compliance financial accounting standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct all the activities of the cost accounting function;
• Manage day to day operations of the existing cost accounting function from management of current rates to monthly close and analysis;
• Direct and coordinate standard rate collection;
• Oversee the forecasting of inventory levels and manage quarterly physical inventories;
• Interpret and report rate change impact on inventories;
• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost;
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs;
• Record cost information for use in controlling expenditures;
• Perform proactive analysis of variances and communication of issues and opportunities to operations management;
• Develop metrics and tracking system for major cost drivers;
• Perform proactive analysis of variances and communicate issues and opportunities to operations management;
• Define policies and procedures for all cost accounting activities;
• Performs other required tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting;
• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in accounting management, preferably as a cost accountant in a manufacturing organization;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Demonstrated leadership and history of driving change;
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with non-accounting professionals;
• Ability to relate cost accounting concepts to operations and the financial statements;
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.