Cost Accounting Manager
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Job Description
What we are looking for:
The Cost Accounting Manager supports multiple locations and is responsible for planning, controlling, and monitoring project or business costs, developing budgets, and implementing cost control strategies. They will need to analyze costs, identify areas for improvement, and prepare financial reports for management.
What you will do:
- Develop and execute an annual cost roll process with collaboration and management of teams within each Business Unit
- Identify and implement improvements to cost accounting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency
- Partner with Operations Team on product and department costs:
- Develop and manage budgets, track actual costs against budget, and implement cost control measures
- Analyze cost data, identify cost drivers, and prepare financial reports for management
- Develop KPIs and other important operational metrics
- Assist in the annual budget process, manage and monitor departmental budgets, and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements, implement cost-saving measures, and monitor the effectiveness of those measures.
- Coordinates, consolidates, analyzes and communicates monthly results focused on cost of goods sold, variances and movements in Inventory
- Leverages our ERP systems for reporting and financial analysis
- Completes ad hoc analysis as required by Finance Director
Who you are:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent (cost accounting preferred)
- Minimum 5 years related experience in cost accounting/manufacturing organization
- Experience with ERP and Consolidation systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills; must be able to communicate clearly and influence decision making
What we offer:
- Annual Bonuses
- 401k (retirement savings) with excellent company match
- Health Insurance: Medical with Rx plan / Dental / Vision
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Generous Paid Time off and Holiday Pay
Who we are:
The Secant Group is an advanced technology biomaterials company headquartered in Telford, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing facilities in Quakertown and Perkasie, Pennsylvania. Secant provides innovative solutions through next-generation materials, structures, textile designs, and process technologies for the medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace and energy markets.