Manager, Operations Finance

Location: Salem, Oregon (3+ days/week on site), Reports to Director, Finance & Accounting

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager, Operations Finance to join our team. This player/coach role will be critical in overseeing standard cost accounting, inventory analysis, and accurate labor and overhead rates. The successful candidate will be responsible for in-depth labor cost analysis, driving product cost initiatives and reporting, conducting shipping and logistics analysis, and playing a key role in identifying and implementing cost reduction projects to enhance the overall financial health of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Standard Cost Accounting: Own and manage all aspects of standard cost development, maintenance, and analysis.
• Inventory Analysis: Conduct thorough inventory valuation, reconcile inventory accounts, and perform detailed analysis of inventory trends and variances.
• Labor and Overhead Rates: Establish and maintain accurate labor and overhead rates for costing and budgeting purposes.
• Labor Cost Analysis: Analyze labor costs, including direct and indirect labor, identifying drivers and recommending efficiency improvements.
• Product Cost Initiatives & Reporting: Lead and participate in product cost initiatives, providing financial insights and preparing comprehensive product cost reports.
• Shipping & Logistics Analysis: Analyze shipping and logistics costs, identifying areas for optimization and cost reduction.
• Cost Out Projects: Drive and support cost reduction projects across operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve cost efficiencies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production, operations, supply chain, and other departments to gather cost-related information and provide financial insights to support decision-making.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts, specifically as they relate to cost of goods sold, inventory, and operational expenses.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
• Month-End and Year-End Close: Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing journal entries and supporting documentation related to operations finance.
• Team Development: Develop, supervise and mentor a team of cost accounting & operations finance professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in cost accounting or operations finance within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in manufacturing and accounting systems (e.g., MiSys, Windchill, Quickbooks) and advanced Google Sheets skills.
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and cost accounting methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.
• Proven ability to drive cost out initiatives and achieve measurable results.