Manager of Cost Accounting

Job Details

Job Location
Spokane - Spokane Valley, WA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Salary Range
$94,000.00 - $117,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift
1st Shift

Job Category
Finance

Description

KeyTronicEMS is a team-based, supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through seminars, certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative.

We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career.

KeyTronicEMS provides competitive salaries and benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K. We also have a company provided wellness program because we care about the wellbeing of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. We organize volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all-employee meetings to show we value our employees and the community around us!

In theManager of CostAccountingposition you will provide financial planning, reporting and consulting services in the cost accounting functions of the finance department. These services include inventory valuation, production costing, manufacturing cost control, and fixed assets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Establishes standard labor and burden rates after considering capacities, budgets, spending patterns, customer size, et al.

Reviews and approves material standards after evaluating purchase price variances and known or likely changes in commodity costs.

Analyzes work order variances and interprets results for operations to effect improvement.

Provides reports and analyses for operations management of variable and fixed spending variances to plan and the flex plan.

Works with program management to develop labor and burden rates for new quote opportunities.

Revises standard costs so that they closely match the actual costs of production. Calculates inventory revaluation amount related to standards changes.

Works with operations departments to develop budgets that correspond with revenue plans.

Reviews and recommends for executive approval capital expenditure requests that meet minimum return requirements.

Maintains fixed asset records and provides controlled environment that safeguards assets.

Determines the most financially advantageous process (lease vs. buy) to procure fixed assets. Negotiates lease terms and type if that is the option chosen.

• Provides leadership, direction, and support to the department, responsible for department budget, and responsible for adhering to all Corporate Policies and Procedures.
• Manages department staffing in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. This includes staff forecasting, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensures compliance and provides an environment that supports our Corporate Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity laws.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Attends meetings as needed to support organization activity.
• Interfaces with customers as required.
• Performs other duties, as assigned, to achieve corporate and departmental objectives.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• At least five years cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous management experience.

• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound written and oral communication skills; must be able to write and understand routine reports, follow oral and written instructions, and speak effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people.
• Must have knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment and be familiar with commonly used email, Internet, word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and materials. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA or CMA is preferred.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish or Chinese.

• Experience in Contract Manufacturing and EMS industry desired with an emphasis in supporting an offshore manufacturing facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and see. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with hands and arms. The environment is fast-paced; time pressured, and requires accuracy. The employee will regularly multi-task between projects, be required to move throughout the office building, and effectively communicate. The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubical setting with some areas that may be louder at times.

The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents, and all job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate business necessity. In support of KeyTronicEMS' goals some incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. In addition, all KeyTronicEMS employees are expected to:

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort
• Help train and give guidance to other KeyTronicEMS employees
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area
• Provide customers with the highest quality of products and service
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes

KeyTronicEMS is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer.