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Cost Analyst

Homewood, Illinois

Permanent

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per Year


Cost Analyst Company: LHH Recruitment Solutions Location: Homewood, IL (Fully Onsite) Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire Salary Range: $90k-110k Responsibilities:



  • Establish working relationships with operation personnel, providing clear and concise financial data and explaining results and financial drivers.


  • Prepare financial models and reports for management and other leaders.


  • Calculate and analyze breakeven points by plant and product.


  • Create, validate, and support manufacturing KPIs.


  • Analyze capital project requests for compliance with corporate policy, including ROI justification.


  • Research inventory transactions to validate accuracy.


  • Analyze actual manufacturing costs, comparing them to budgets and historical results, and effectively communicate findings.


  • Analyze operating costs to identify trends and look for cost-saving initiatives. Devise and coordinate plans to reduce costs.


  • Analyze, initiate, and implement best practices and procedures, identifying and eliminating manual processes.


  • Establish financial controls and develop, test, and initiate strategies for auditing and testing programs and procedures.


  • Provide cost accounting assistance as necessary.


  • Leverage business intelligence tools (BI) to effectively help in day-to-day management.


  • Manage multiple projects/assignments in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


  • Resolve complex accounting issues and identify accounting errors and discrepancies.


  • Coordinate and collaborate with business units to understand end-user needs and requirements.


Qualification Requirements:

Must Haves:



  • BS in Accounting


  • 5+ years of Cost Accounting/Analysis in Manufacturing


  • Experience in Manufacturing, Construction, or Distribution


Nice to Haves:



  • CPA/CMA


  • Cost Accounting experience in an Engineering to Order Environment


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:



  • Advanced Excel user with an intermediate understanding of Power BI.


  • In-depth understanding of the manufacturing process from quote to ship.


  • Analytical skills to design efficient workflows and procedures.


How to Apply: If you meet the qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our success, please submit your resume and cover letter to michelle.barnard@lhh.com. Also if you know anyone that might be interested, please feel free to share this posting.

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year Search managed by: Michelle Barnard

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy


The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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Cost Analyst

LHH

1 days ago

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per Year

Permanent

Homewood, Illinois


Cost Analyst Company: LHH Recruitment Solutions Location: Homewood, IL (Fully Onsite) Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire Salary Range: $90k-110k Responsibilities:



  • Establish working relationships with operation personnel, providing clear and concise financial data and explaining results and financial drivers.


  • Prepare financial models and reports for management and other leaders.


  • Calculate and analyze breakeven points by plant and product.


  • Create, validate, and support manufacturing KPIs.


  • Analyze capital project requests for compliance with corporate policy, including ROI justification.


  • Research inventory transactions to validate accuracy.


  • Analyze actual manufacturing costs, comparing them to budgets and historical results, and effectively communicate findings.


  • Analyze operating costs to identify trends and look for cost-saving initiatives. Devise and coordinate plans to reduce costs.


  • Analyze, initiate, and implement best practices and procedures, identifying and eliminating manual processes.


  • Establish financial controls and develop, test, and initiate strategies for auditing and testing programs and procedures.


  • Provide cost accounting assistance as necessary.


  • Leverage business intelligence tools (BI) to effectively help in day-to-day management.


  • Manage multiple projects/assignments in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


  • Resolve complex accounting issues and identify accounting errors and discrepancies.


  • Coordinate and collaborate with business units to understand end-user needs and requirements.


Qualification Requirements:

Must Haves:



  • BS in Accounting


  • 5+ years of Cost Accounting/Analysis in Manufacturing


  • Experience in Manufacturing, Construction, or Distribution


Nice to Haves:



  • CPA/CMA


  • Cost Accounting experience in an Engineering to Order Environment


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:



  • Advanced Excel user with an intermediate understanding of Power BI.


  • In-depth understanding of the manufacturing process from quote to ship.


  • Analytical skills to design efficient workflows and procedures.


How to Apply: If you meet the qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our success, please submit your resume and cover letter to michelle.barnard@lhh.com. Also if you know anyone that might be interested, please feel free to share this posting.

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year Search managed by: Michelle Barnard

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy


The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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