Sr. Cost Accounting & Analysis Manager

Position Summary

This newly created corporate leadership position is responsible for leading Cost Accounting as well as the various Accounting compliance functions including Corporate Tax Strategy, Cash Management, Budgeting and Forecasting, Annual Audit Compliance, and Business Analytics.  This position is also responsible for leading the Staff Accountant, Business Analyst, and Sales and Use Tax team.  This role requires you to work in our corporate office a minimum of 3 days per week and is hybrid within the local (Appleton/Oshkosh/Neenah) market.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads, develops and coaches team:
  - Provides clear expectations, feedback and recognition
  - Participates in the hiring/selection process
  - Writes and conducts performance evaluations and progress reports
  - Handles associate relations issues 
• Delivers results in line with the following key metrics/accountabilities:
   - Associate retention
   - Budget control and process
   - Process improvement and initiatives
• Manages the month end close process
• Leads the annual audit, working closely with external auditors to provide information needed.
• Manages the Corporate Tax strategy as well as the Sales and Use tax team.
• Leads the Business Analytics team to drive process improvements and support various system implementations and upgrades.
• Responsible for cash management and cash flow forecasting.
• Manages the Cost Accounting team to provide accurate and timely costing and profitability analysis to consistently achieve business results and support business operations.  
• Performs cost accounting related duties including but not limited to:
  • Preparing profitability analysis
  • Ensuring costing accuracy
  • Calculating and monitoring overhead rates
  • Preparing ROI analysis
  • Calculating WIP balances at month end
  • Providing monthly reporting
• Provides support and analysis for capital investment and development spending processes as well as the Fixed Asset Accounting functions
• Manages expenses in line with department budgets and corporate business conditions
• Carries out responsibilities in a fair, ethical and non-discriminatory manner and ensure that staff follows these same guidelines.
• Enforces and supports all company policies and procedures.
• Fully support the company's commitment to safety and the environment and strive to maintain a clean, healthy and safe workplace.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Experience:

• 15+ years of  progressive accounting experience, including expertise in cost accounting practices such as cost analysis, budgeting, and variance reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience with SAP financials preferred.

Other Skills/Qualifications:

• Proficient in the use of the MS Office Suite, with high proficiency in MS Excel. 
• Effective analytical and decision making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills working with a variety of levels within the organization.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of LEAN or other process improvement methodologies desirable.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time.