Petroplan is seeking to hire Manufacturing Cost Controller for one of its clients

Requirements for the Cost Accountant

• BS in Accounting or Finance (Highly Preferred)


• 5 years experience in MANUFACTURING cost accounting with strong knowledge of Labor and


• Material variances along with how to FIND AND FIX!


• Ability to identify and analyze business issues; developing and recommending solutions


• Experienced with: freight, marketing/sales expenses, forecasting, inventory, expense

reports, auditors, variance analysis, etc.

• A background of success with communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Cost Accountant

• Monitoring and updating cost estimates for projects to ensure that costs are within expected ranges


• Manage Period-End and Year-End closings Of Manufacturing Cycle.


• Develop and follow-up on budgets of all Manufacturing & Manufacturing Service Cost Centers:


• Establish and maintain internal controls.


• Building a comprehensive detailed analyses and reporting structure (especially on the cost of goods manufactured portion) of the P&L.


• Cost center analysis.


• Cost Accountant performs cost rolls for existing products, new products, and estimates.


• Ensure BOMs and Routings accurate and meaningful and that Inventory control is accurate and meaningful. are


• Ensure Standards for material, labor & overhead rates are accurate and meaningful.


• Perform monthly analysis of variances (Labor, PPV, Overhead).


• Ensure the appropriate controls and structure are in place for scrap and cycle count reporting.


• Conducting cost analyses to identify areas where costs can be reduced or eliminated altogether


• Develop production analysis reports and tools to assist decision-makers.


• Participate in coordinating the annual budget process.


• Review monthly reconciliation of accounts.

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