We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Cressona, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will support the Controller by overseeing key financial activities, including reporting, analysis, and operational insights. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making while gaining exposure to financial planning and operational processes, paving the way for future leadership within the finance department.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage monthly closing cycles to ensure accurate reflection of the plant's financial position, including profit and loss statements, capital base, and cash flow.<br>• Provide detailed financial analysis and guidance to line managers and the plant manager to support operational and strategic decisions.<br>• Lead planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities for the operation, ensuring alignment with company objectives.<br>• Monitor and enforce financial policies, practices, and procedures to maintain compliance and safeguard company assets.<br>• Collaborate with the Controller on preparing financial and manufacturing analysis for internal management and external stakeholders.<br>• Conduct variance analysis and maintain accurate inventory valuation, reconciling inventory accounts and analyzing inventory movements.<br>• Prepare and analyze monthly reports on actual performance versus budget, providing insights and recommendations.<br>• Support internal controls and audit processes to ensure compliance with financial management policies.<br>• Assist with capital expenditure tracking and provide financial data for capital appropriation requests.<br>• Perform ad hoc financial reporting and cost studies to address specific operational needs or stakeholder inquiries.
<p><strong>Cost Accountant – Manufacturing </strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Cost Accountant</strong>. This vital role bridges finance and operations, providing critical insights into manufacturing costs, margins, inventory, and variances related to plant activities. If you're detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about driving process improvements, you could be the perfect fit!</p><p><br></p><p>As a <strong>Cost Accountant</strong>, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring accurate cost tracking and reporting throughout the manufacturing process. Essential functions include:</p><ul><li><strong>Analysis & Reporting</strong>: Prepare and analyze manufacturing variances, scrap, product returns, and margins across business units.</li><li><strong>Costing Models</strong>: Review and improve standard costing, job costing models, and reserve methodologies for greater standardization and efficiency.</li><li><strong>Profitability Studies</strong>: Conduct research and analytical studies to drive cost savings and identify profitability opportunities.</li><li><strong>Process Coordination</strong>: Collaborate across departments to streamline operations and align cost-saving goals.</li><li><strong>ERP Management</strong>: Ensure inventory and cost accuracy within ERP systems for new and existing parts.</li><li><strong>Audit Assistance</strong>: Support year-end audit and tax reporting requirements.</li><li><strong>Cycle Counts & Physical Inventory</strong>: Direct and oversee periodic cycle counts and annual physical inventories.</li><li><strong>Operational Excellence</strong>: Continuously identify and implement best practices to improve processes and efficiency.</li></ul>
