Cost Accountant, Cost Accounting Manager, or Plant Controller, Robert Half

Cost Accountant, Cost Accounting Manager, or Plant Controller

Robert Half

Location:

United States, Franklin Lakes

Category:

Finance

Contract Type:

Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are offering a project-based opportunity for a Cost Accountant, Cost Accounting Manager, or Plant Controller for a northern New Jersey based client in the medical device industry. Our client is undergoing a business transformation initiative and is seeking a resource to bolster their staff and handle projects. The role involves a range of financial responsibilities including budgeting, forecasting, expense analysis, and financial planning.

Job Responsibility:

Assist in the annual budget preparation and quarterly projection processes, working closely with plant teams to collect and validate necessary data
Conduct monthly financial close activities, including maintaining the General Ledger and monitoring plant costs such as expenses, materials consumed, and inventories to aid strategic decision-making
Oversee weekly/monthly review of plant expenses, volume, and scrap, conducting price analysis to identify areas for improvement and providing guidance to plant management
Manage and coordinate the forecasts and budgeting of capital expenditures (CAPEX), creating action plans with relevant parties to ensure its accurate and timely execution
Validate production volumes and analyze leverage, ensuring productivity factors align with expectations and manufacturing variances to standard and start-up costs are accurate
Review the annual physical inventory and/or cycle-count program to ensure accuracy
Collaborate with plant finance teams to understand and document variability across local processes, gathering data for process re-design where applicable
Drive operational improvements, maintaining and improving processes and controls within the finance department

Requirements:

Experience and expertise in Cost Accounting is required
Proficiency in Standard Cost Accounting is a must
Demonstrated experience in Manufacturing Cost Accounting is essential
Ability to prepare and manage an Annual Budget is necessary
Experience in handling Monthly Closings is expected
Strong skills in Expense Analysis are required
Knowledge and understanding of CapEx is important
Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is crucial

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 26, 2025

Work Type:

Remote work

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