Senior Cost Controller
Coordinates and assists with the financial record keeping, reporting and analysis of cost accounting information as required by the Production Controller and operating management. Performs a variety of analytical and accounting functions including but not limited to preparation of journal entries, account analysis and financial reporting to demonstrate current performance and assist with the financial effect of proposed operating decisions.
Responsibilities
* Business Analysis / Systems & Database Management – using Excel based tools, Oracle (Hyperion) AX Power BI, Atlas or other database management reports and creating relational links to develop reports.
* Review and development of standard costs, via interactions with materials management and manufacturing engineers - Analysis of future changes in business production levels and spending changes.
* Complete Month-end close process including accurate and timely assigned journal entries, account reconciliations and intercompany activity.
* Analyze, interpret, report and post monthly manufacturing variances including PPV, spend and absorption.
* Prepare monthly, quarterly financial and cost schedules for management review.
* Assist in the preparation for periodic or annual Corporate and external audits.
* Understand and participate in completion of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance requirements and assist internal and external auditors by providing detailed explanatory information and documents as required.
* Remain current on policies and procedures including Corporate Finance Accounting Manual (CFAM), Sarbanes and Oxley (SOX), US GAAP, and DS best practices and ensures site compliance.
* Systems & Standards Maintenance (AX, Hyperion) – Review and monitor operations are properly monitored.
* Supports local ERP (ie. Mapping issues, Cost Centers, Accounts, Suffixes, posting rule settings, etc).
* Collaborate with Global Business Unit and review the assignment of Global Product Hierarchy and Global Item Number coding to ensure accurate reporting on a global level.
* Prepare monthly reconciliation of perpetual inventory, GRNI and other Supply Chain designated accounts to general ledger balances.
* Calculation and analysis of Inventory E&O reserve.
* Compile Inventory adjustment and Scrap reporting and analysis.
* Assist Production Controller in the coordination of the annual physical inventory (including tag control, resolving discrepancies, arranging test counts, producing and reconciling results, and accommodating internal/external auditor requests).
* Assist in the proper maintenance, and accounting of the company’s assets including PP&E and the inventory in the plant.
* Review, calculate and record excess & obsolete reserve. Also provide guidance and support in the initiative to reduce E&O.
* Provide appropriate management with accurate and reliable data to allow for cost control and inventory management decisions.
* Identify cost reduction opportunities and engage with members of management on implementation methods.
* Participate and assist manufacturing operations in various analysis and review including but not limited to manufacturing reporting and efficiency improvement projects.
Profile Requested
* Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting or other related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), preferred.
* Experience in cost accounting and/or related experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
* Exposure to AX ERP system a plus.
* English/French bilingual.
* In-depth understanding of costing methodologies and volume & spend variance analysis.
As part of our team, you'll experience the spirit of an international and innovative market leader in the dental industry. Besides an attractive remuneration package, you will also be eligible for a variety of employee benefits, such as:
25 days' annual leave (full time basis) and flexible working hours, with the option of hybrid working, so that you can achieve an optimum work-life balance. Enjoy subsidized meals in our company restaurant as well as a coffee allowance and boost your health and wellbeing by taking part in company sports and leisure activities.
We attach great importance to your development: a comprehensive induction, further training opportunities and access to LinkedIn Learning are available to you. Take advantage of personal and professional development opportunities through our global mentoring and coaching program. In addition, we offer an extensive, global employee assistance program that provides a wide range of benefits.
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