Description

REMOTE OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE! 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.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please contact David Serrano at Robert Half Management Resources (551-307-0316 or david.serrano@roberthalf.).

Responsibilities:

• 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.

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