SIG SAUER, Inc. · 11 hours ago
Sr. Financial Analyst, Cost Accounting
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms and related products. The Sr. Financial Analyst, Cost Accounting supports the organization by interfacing with various departments to provide financial reporting, cost analysis, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
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Responsibilities
Prepare monthly elemental cost reports, highlighting key margin variances and trends
Cost analysis in support of emerging technologies collaborating with Engineering and Product Management
Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and other departments to analyze production processes, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement process improvements
Perform variance analysis from First Article through maturity in standard production, across multiple manufacturing locations, for all new product introductions
Maintain new product(s) BOM’s/Routings while working with Product Management, R&D, and Engineering to ensure on-going accuracy and reasonableness based on available manufacturing processes
Assist in developing Annual Labor and Overhead Rate calculations. Monitor actual Labor and Overhead performance against budgeted costs and provide timely and insightful variance analysis
Develop and maintain cost accounting models to facilitate accurate costing of products. Conduct detailed analysis of product costs, including direct materials, labor, OSP, and overheads. Assist in the development of annual operating budgets, incorporating cost projections and margin reviews. Support transition of average costing to standard costing
Support various ad hoc requests from the Finance leadership team
Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits as required
Work with Operations management at all facilities in the performance of their duties – providing Oracle expertise around resource, overhead, department structure, and associations
Implement robust internal controls to safeguard the integrity of cost accounting data
Engage in and actively volunteer for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks
Miscellaneous duties as assigned
Participate in and sustain 5S Standards
Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
7+ years of Finance/Accounting experience, within a manufacturing company, at a matrixed (multiple business units/plants) product-driven company
Strong plant/operational accounting experience is required
Must have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles
Strong communication, presentation, leadership, interpersonal, planning, and problem-solving skills
Well organized, detail oriented, and self-directed with the ability to relate to all levels of an organization
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including advanced skills in Excel working with large sets of data
Prior experience Hyperion or similar planning tool (OneStream, TM1, Profix) required
Experience with ERP Systems (Oracle or similar), GLWAND preferred
Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form
Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
Able to mentor less experienced Cost Analysts
Excellent time management skills
Advanced problem-solving skills. Identify root causes of recurring issues and propose preventive solutions
Preferred
Masters degree preferred
CPA or CMA preferred
Prior experience within automotive, defense, or aerospace industry is a plus
Strong plant/operational accounting experience is preferred
Company
SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc.
Funding
Current Stage
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