Cost Accounting Manager

Overview

Multi Tech, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Carol Stream, IL, is a top provider of highly engineered metal components and assemblies. Multi Tech serves the Automotive, Industrial, Hydraulics and Power Transmission & Distribution market industries, with sales of $180 million. Multi Tech operates seven manufacturing facilities and six distribution sites in the US, Mexico, and Asia. Our mission is to build a leading global metal manufacturing and assembly organization combining technology with superior quality manufacturing capabilities executed by our best asset
- our employees
. The ideal candidate will build on their experience and skills while growing with the company through career advancement opportunities.

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for all cost accounting functions of our company. The position will report directly to the Director of Finance and Accounting. The Cost Accounting Manager will enforce corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls within the manufacturing division, and focus primarily on inventory controls and valuation. Responsibilities include coordination with plant purchasing, accounts payable, inventory and production team members to accurately track materials through production.

The position will participate in production planning, materials purchasing, and coordination with outside processors. The position is primarily responsible for inventory cycle counts and reconciliations, tracking standard cost variances and preparation of daily operational and financial reports. The position will prepare monthly financial statements, inventory variance analysis and assist the manufacturing director in production planning and sales backlog reporting.

• Manage the day-to-day activities of inventory accounting, accounts payable, invoicing/billing, and labor reporting.
• Achieve process and system alignment through EPICOR implementation of several production facilities with the addition of potential future acquisitions.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts, labor cost reviews, standard costing reviews, internal audits and provide information to corporate office and external auditors.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Senior Operations Management, Supervisors and Office staff to provide financial data that helps them to run efficient and profitable facilities.
• Achieve budget goals by monitoring plan vs actual production, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
• Assist with month-end closing, analyzing inventory valuation and inventory roll forward.
• Analyze inventory/margin reports and conduct research to analyze costs and profitability.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CMA or CPA preferred.
• +5 years of accounting experience showing progressive career path.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting and analysis, product costing, inventory controls, and process improvements.
• Manufacturing industry experience required, audit experience preferred.
• Experience with EPICOR ERP system required, preferably including system conversion.
• Ability to research, compile, analyze, reconcile, and interpret data.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be proficient in all MS Office programs, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and professional demeanor.
• Experience in preparing and presenting management reports.

This is an on-site role expected to be in the office during normal business hours. Potential remote work flexibility will be based on job performance, business needs, and supervisor approval. The Cost Accounting position has the typical physical requirements of working in an office setting. There may be light travel to other company locations on an intermittent basis.

Projected Salary: $120-140K Annually

Benefit Offerings: Paid Holidays;
Paid Vacation/Sick Time;
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance;
Disability Insurance;
Life Insurance;
Flexible Health Spending Account; 401(k) with employer match;
Discretionary Bonus Program;
Education Assistance;
Professional Development.

* Benefit eligibility subject to company policy and benefit summary plan description.

• Multi Tech Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.