Cost Accountant
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Myhr. Franklin · full-time · $100,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run local finance and controlling work, serving as the main contact for Plansee Group functions
- Build budgets, forecasts, business plans and management reports, then explain performance gaps and propose corrective steps
- Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual closes, along with financial reviews and external audit preparation
- Track manufacturing costs, product profitability, inventory valuation and capital spending to inform site decisions
- Work with operations and other teams to investigate cost variances and put corrective actions into practice
What you bring
- A degree in accounting or a related area, or an equivalent blend of relevant education and experience
- Five to seven years in accounting, ideally with experience in manufacturing
- Working knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting, plus experience using ERP systems
- Strong Excel skills for handling large, complex spreadsheets
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an accountant who can work independently and with colleagues, manage competing tasks, and communicate findings clearly. You'll work at the Franklin site and collaborate with global finance teams. The role is bonus eligible.
From the employer
What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.
At our Plansee site in Franklin, USA, we specialize in transforming semi-finished molybdenum and tungsten products into complex components—leveraging decades of precision manufacturing and engineering excellence.
Join a highly motivated team in Franklin, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.
Position type: Exempt
Responsibilities
1. Responsible for local Finance & Controlling activities and serve as the primary interface with Plansee Group Functions (PGF).
2. Support site management and the global Controlling organization in preparing business plans, budgets, forecasts, Board of Directors materials, and management reporting. Analyze financial performance, identify deviations, and develop recommendations and corrective actions.
3. Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, both internally and in collaboration with the global PGF organization.
4. Manage financial reviews, audits, and interactions with government authorities, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all required activities.
5. Prepare quarterly P&L forecasts, analyze deviations from budget and forecast, and provide management with clear explanations of key financial developments.
6. Coordinate and support the annual external audit, including preparation of audit schedules, collaboration with Operations, Logistics and other departments, interface with external auditors and the global PGF organization.
7. Analyze manufacturing costs and operational performance, including standard versus actual product costs, production variances, purchase price variances, labor variances, and overhead variances.
8. Identify root causes of significant cost variances and work with Operations and other functions to define and implement corrective actions.
9. Ensure accurate product costing and provide management with relevant cost and profitability information to support business decisions.
10. Monitor inventory levels and valuation, analyze inventory risks, and recommend appropriate inventory reserve provisions on a quarterly basis.
11. Monitor capital expenditure and project spending, including tracking investments against approved budgets and coordinating project closeouts.
12. Partner with cross-functional management, including Operations, Engineering, Sales, and other departments, to support financial decision-making and improve business performance.
13. Support additional financial, operational, and strategic projects as required.
Qualifications / Skills
1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field and/or equivalent combination of directly related experience and education.
2. 5 to 7 years in an accounting role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
3. Thorough understanding and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and cost accounting methods.
4. Experience working with ERP systems, SAP FI/CO preferred.
5. Experience working with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); strong Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and move comfortably around complex spreadsheets with large amounts of data.
6. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects/tasks in a changing environment.
7. Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Ability to function independently as well as with a team.
9. Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
The base compensation for this position is between 80-100k annually, commensurate with skill and experience level. This role will also be bonus eligible.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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