In this role the Inventory Costing Manager will be the finance leader establishing financial processes and financial stakeholders as part of the inventory tracking system implementation. This role will play a key role in alignment of operations and financial processes. In this role you will work closely with cross-functional teams (Operations, Procurement, Purchasing, Sales, IT, Finance, etc.) to ensure data requirements are met and maintained.
Responsibilities:
- Establish Cost Accounting Processes: Design accounting processes for tracking production costs (materials, labor, overhead) and ensure compliance in an ERP environment.
- Inventory and Product Costing: Establish and oversee inventory valuation process. Ensure accurate product costing, including direct and indirect costs.
- System level cost maintenance: Establish perpetual inventory cost accounting methodology, and maintenance of system process. Act as the primary point of contact for managing inventory costing process.
- Inventory Management: Implement controls, conduct inventory counts, understand purchasing and identify cost-saving opportunities. Maintain integrity of Inventory.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Support FP&A in budget creation, forecasts, cost analysis, inventory movement, understand purchasing.
- Compliance and Process Improvement: Recommend cost-control measures, improve manufacturing efficiency, and report accuracy.
- Operations Support: Support the analysis of manufacturing cost processes to identify opportunities for efficiency improvement, cost reduction, and increased profitability.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting/ finance or industrial engineering
- Minimum 8 years in a financial and/or cost accounting role with 5 + years' experience with management in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of perpetual inventory flows, and manufacturing processes in ERP (EBS, JDE, SAP) inventory systems.
- Working knowledge of Bill of Material setup and maintenance process.
- Experience in working operations, logistics, and supply chain to understand products costs and variance drivers.
- Hands on experience in developing and implementing manufacturing inventory costing models and processes.
- Experience with inventory accounting processes such as standard and/or backflush costing i.e methodologies.
- Leadership monthly close process and review material and production variances to ensure accuracy of inventory, capitalized costs, COGS, and reporting.
- Maintain flexibility in a fast-paced environment, and continuously evolving to meet changing business needs
Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:
- Benefits starting Day 1
- Competitive starting pay
- On-the-job training and a
- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k with company matching & retirement contribution
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid vacations and holidays
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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/careers.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).
We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace
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