Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyze actual manufacturing costs and generate periodic reports comparing standard allocated costs to actual production costs
- Prepare estimates for new or proposed product costs
- Classify labor, material, and overhead costs to calculate the unit cost of fertilizer products
- Analyze changes in product formulation, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services to determine their impact on costs
- Report operational data and key accounting metrics to support management in controlling expenditures and preparing operating budgets
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting activities, including inventory valuation, product costing, period closing & reporting, budgeting/forecasting, fixed asset management, and overall asset and liability control
- Participate in continuous improvement exercises related to reporting and financial performance
- Establish and maintain processes, procedures, and reports for monitoring success in various areas
- Manage day-to-day accounting functions, month-end close activities, internal and external reporting, and annual audits
- Support invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, procurement, and general ledger accounting as needed
- Contribute to the timely and accurate issuance of financial statements and provide meaningful variance analysis on business performance
- Engage regularly with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating effective partnership skills and strong communication
- Provide proactive unsolicited consultation, interpretation, and education on complex financial and operational matters to departmental leaders to support decision-making
- Oversee and reconcile month-end inventory counts and plant cycle counts
- Identify and investigate cost and inventory variances, resolving issues promptly
- Analyze plant operating costs in detail and recommend actions to increase profitability, improve financial reporting efficiency, and enhance long-term return on investment
- Advise plant operations and leadership on the financial implications of operating strategies and cost control actions
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration
- At least 6-10 years of experience with high growth manufacturing company/inventory management, preferably as a controller with cost accounting experience
- Experience with product cost modeling and internal control management
- CPA, CMA certification is a plus
- Self-motivated with the ability to apply and continually develop technical skills
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to utilize multiple sources of information to determine solutions
- Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Ability to analyze complex business problems and make sound business decisions