About this opportunity
Talent Wave Associates lists this Cost Accounting & Data Manager opportunity in lexington, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for cost accounting and data management?
Our client is seeking a highly analytical expert to lead cost accounting processes and spearhead ERP master data management initiatives within their growing manufacturing organization. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity of product, inventory, BOM, routing, and SKU-related data. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Product teams to drive business success.
Key Responsibilities: Cost Accounting: Maintain and analyze product costing, standard costs, and inventory valuation. Perform monthly inventory reconciliations and variance analysis. Support month-end close activities and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Develop reporting and insights to aid operational and financial decision-making.
Master Data Management: Own and maintain ERP master data, including SKUs, BOMs, item masters, routings, and vendor records. Establish governance and data quality controls for accuracy and consistency. Manage new product introductions and SKU setup processes. Drive ERP data improvements and process standardization.
ERP & Systems: Serve as a key resource for NetSuite administration related to inventory, costing, and manufacturing data. Support ERP implementations, upgrades, and process improvements. Develop reports and dashboards for finance and operations teams. Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve data accuracy.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience managing ERP master data and business processes.
Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing operations.
NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
Food manufacturing or client industry experience preferred.
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Preferred Background: Manufacturing industry experience is required.
Food manufacturing or client experience is highly preferred.
Experience supporting businesses with large and growing SKU portfolios.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively across teams.
At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Worksite address
lexington, KY, 40598, US
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