<p>Are you ready to help shape the financial future of a thriving organization recognized for growth and innovation? Our client, an industry leader, is committed to continuous improvement and invests in employees to stay competitive with advanced technology, enhanced benefits, and a supportive team culture. As a Financial Analyst, you’ll play a key role in analyzing financial data, overseeing cost and margin analysis, supporting budgeting and risk management, and partnering on major improvement projects. The ideal candidate brings a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years of relevant industry experience, advanced Excel skills, and outstanding communication and leadership abilities.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to oversee and optimize cost accounting operations across multiple global manufacturing facilities. This role is essential in ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis while driving process improvements and maintaining robust internal controls. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and oversee cost accounting processes across multiple global manufacturing locations.<br>• Develop and update standard costs and lead the annual cost roll processes.<br>• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, manage reserves, and reconcile accounts to the general ledger.<br>• Oversee month-end close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing variances.<br>• Analyze and report on labor, overhead, and production variances to identify trends and opportunities.<br>• Partner with plant controllers and site finance teams to ensure consistent costing methodologies.<br>• Establish and enforce global cost accounting policies and best practices across all operations.<br>• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.<br>• Drive process improvements and automation in cost reporting and data analysis.<br>• Lead and mentor a team of cost accountants, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
<p>Robert Half is looking for a skilled Financial Accounting Analyst to join our manufacturing client near Waterloo, Iowa. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and contributing to the organization's overall financial strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting, budgeting, and capital management within manufacturing industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct detailed financial analyses to support decision-making and strategic planning.</p><p>• Prepare and manage budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Analyze and interpret variances in financial performance, providing actionable insights.</p><p>• Oversee capital management processes to optimize resource allocation.</p><p>• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to monitor and manage cost accounting activities.</p><p>• Perform month-end close activities, including reconciliations and financial reporting.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and planning efforts.</p><p>• Provide recommendations to improve financial processes and systems.</p><p>• Assist in preparing presentations and reports for management and stakeholders.</p>