Cost Analyst

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. The Company reserves the right to add to, delete, change or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time. All work is to be completed with minimum supervision and in accordance with Company standards. Other duties may be assigned.

A Controlling Analyst is a position assisting in managing the accounting and financial control activities of Clinton Plant, which provides information and advice to support the company's strategy and day-to-day management; review and control existing processes to meet the Company's internal control requirements. The objective of a controlling analyst includes:

• Provide in-depth analysis regarding daily financial and operational management
• Support and monitor the internal control process related to financial results (such as: inventory, purchasing, production efficiency, etc.)
• Support the control of product profitibality and cost
• Support the monthly closing, financial reports preparation, and budget planning of the plant
• System support (for example, Enterprise Resource Planning system)
• Maintain close working relationship with Plant operation team to coordinate plant objectives and financial requirements, and to evaluate financial impact of current/future activities
• Complete other tasks as requested by the Plant Controller
• Provide financial support to the projects of company/ other departments

• Candidate must possess strong background in supply chain operations, cost accounting, and communication,
• Continuous learning mindset and capability of product knowhow pick-up.
• Experience using SAP with emphasis on product costing is a plus.
• Familiar with manufacturing operations and sourcing process.
• Highly motivated, detail oriented, self-directed individual with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced excel capabilities.
• Ability to lead and influence others.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting. A least 2 years of experience in the manufacturing environment (experience including cost standards developing, Routings, Bill of Materials, would be a plus).

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, financial reports, legal documents, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees and customers.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word and Excel experience is a must. Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP, Lotus Notes would be a plus.

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild's birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.