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Description

Key Responsibilities:

+ Develop and implement cost models to improve profitability and efficiency.

+ Serve as a finance lead or SME during ERP implementation and ongoing enhancements; ensure accurate system configuration for cost accounting and inventory valuation.

+ Conduct monthly close processes related to inventory, COGS, and manufacturing variances.

+ Provide decision-support analytics for capital investment, make vs. buy, and productivity initiatives.

+ Developing and maintaining accurate product cost standards, preparing budgets and forecasts, and analyzing cost variances.

+ Leading the yearly cost roll process, tracking variances, and investigating discrepancies between planned and actual costs.

+ Identifying and implementing cost-saving measures, streamlining processes, and improving operational efficiency.

+ Working with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance, operations, supply chain, product management) to develop and implement costing strategies.

+ Leading and managing product costing projects from discovery to deployment, including new product development and ad hoc business proposals.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CMA, or MBA preferred.

+ Advanced Excel and data visualization skills; experience with Power BI or similar tools a plus.

+ Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

+ Committed to professional development and training to keep up with industry trends.

+ 5+ Years’ experience with costing products in a manufacturing environment.

+ Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and cost accounting methods.

+ Ability to identify root causes of cost issues, develop solutions, and implement improvements.

+ Requires a high level of initiative and independence.

+ Prior involvement in ERP implementation (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Infor, or similar).

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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