Cost Analyst - Manufacturing Operations

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cost Analyst - Manufacturing Operations partners closely with Plant Operations leadership to provide accounting, cost analysis, and performance monitoring that support the plant's operational and financial objectives. This role plays a key part in driving cost transparency, identifying risks and opportunities, and enabling informed, data‑driven decisions across manufacturing operations.

This is an on-site position based out of Lancaster, TX.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Own site-level P&Ls and balance sheets, including analysis of cost absorption, labor, overhead, scrap, and material/usage variances

* Lead monthly analysis and review of plant site operations including production output, productivity, total labor efficiency, total cost per earned hour, manufacturing & material cost variances, etc.

* Monitor actual spend vs Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and forecast, proactively identifying risks and variances

* Support the processes for monthly forecast, annual operating plan (AOP), and plant performance to ensure alignment with business objectives.

* Partner with plant leadership to identify, quantify, and execute cost reduction initiatives

* Act as finance lead for recurring plant staff meetings

* Assist with month-end close activities and partner with plant management to explain results, trends, and recommend actions.

* Partner cross-functionally to support build-up of annual standard cost calculations

* Analyze critical accounts and key performance indicators to provide insights to plant management & operations controller.

* Develop and maintain financial reporting and analytical tools to assist in operations

* Support the yearly cost roll process.

* Evaluate and recommend changes in the company's cost structure

* Assist in monitoring, performing, and testing of Internal Controls

* Support ad-hoc projects and analyses as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

* 3 years of experience in cost accounting

* Prior experience in a manufacturing environment

* Prior experience with close processes

* Advanced Excel skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* CPA or MBA

COMPETENCIES:

* Excellent problem solving, issue identification, and analytical skills

* Critical thinker who enjoys working as part of collaborative team

* Ability to manage multiple projects of differing scale, complexity, and duration

* Desire and willingness to learn new tools, techniques, concepts, and methodologies

* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial concepts to non‑finance partners

* Solid understanding of manufacturing cost accounting principles, including standard costing, labor and overhead analysis, material usage variances, and cost roll‑ups

ABOUT US

Brass Craft Manufacturing Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality water and gas flow control products, plumbing service, and repair parts for the new construction and repair/remodel markets. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, Brass Craft supports a wide array of channel partners including wholesalers, retailers, and specialty dealers, who serve residential and commercial markets across the Americas. Brass Craft has set the plumbing standard for 70+ years, with industry leading brands including Brass Craft and Plumbshop

Brass Craft (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer, and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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