Plant Cost Accountant

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

• Prepare and manage the plant budget
  , including cost budgets in collaboration with the Plant Manager and Operations.
• Break down budget into cost centers and cost elements
  , ensuring alignment with capacity utilization and operational plans.
• Coordinate with plant leadership and regional FP&A to compile and finalize annual budgets.
• Develop and manage rolling forecasts
  , including processing capacity utilization data and preparing financial calculations.
• Upload and maintain financial data in One Stream (Management Information System)
• Compile monthly plant financial results
  , including:
  Preparing accruals, provisions, and reference figures.
• Reviewing and validating data accuracy and correct allocation to accounts, cost elements, and cost centers.
• Performing result and variance analysis, including utilization deviations and operational KPIs (CIP, stock turnover, etc.)
• Lead monthly financial review meetings by scheduling, presenting results, and addressing questions from plant leadership.
• Support and advise cost center managers on target vs. actual cost comparisons and assist in planning activities.
• Evaluate and document Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) initiatives and plant improvement activities.
• Perform modeling and scenario analysis for forecasts and long-term business planning.
• Evaluate improvement suggestions through financial analysis and collaborate with stakeholders across departments.
• Track, analyze, and accrue internal complaints
  , including vendor and customer-related issues.
• Perform evaluation of supplier complaints and related cost impacts.

• Experience in plant accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience working with financial systems (e.g., One Stream or similar ERP/reporting tools).
• Ability to analyze financial data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across operations and leadership.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.