Manager Cost Accounting

Overview:

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Manager - Cost Accounting with a keen eye for financial precision, who enjoys overseeing all aspects of the Cost Accounting function and managing the global Cost Accounting team? Or have you audited manufacturing clients as an external accountant and are now looking to transition to an internal role?

If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, international environment where you can contribute to the affordability of high-quality healthcare, this Manager - Cost Accounting position might be perfect for you!

We are seeking a Manager - Cost Accounting to play a pivotal role in our financial operations. As a Manager - Cost Accounting, you will oversee and optimize our global cost accounting processes, including month-end close, inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis. You will ensure that costs for our products are allocated accurately, adhering to corporate procedures and financial accounting standards. In this position, your expertise will impact strategic decision-making, leading to improved production efficiency and cost optimization, without compromising product quality.

You will collaborate closely with Operations, Material Planning, Warehouse, Engineering and global Finance teams. You will report to the Vice President - Finance at our headquarters in California and be based at our European headquarters in Amersfoort, NL. You have 4 direct reports located in the US. This job requires frequent travel to the US and regular work outside of business hours to overlap with the Californian time zone (PT).

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of global cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory accounting and valuation, and provide strategic direction for the cost accounting function
Maintain and manage the Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) costing system to ensure accurate product costs, inventory valuation, and gross margin and variance analysis
Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for costing and inventory modules, to ensure accuracy of transactions, journal entries, account analysis, reconciliations, and processes and procedures documentation, as applicable
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to ensure consistent application of cost accounting principles across the US and international manufacturing plants
Generate accurate and timely inventory and costing reports to support continuous improvement initiatives in the Operations team
Collaborate with the Operations, Material Planning, Warehouse, Engineering, and global Finance teams when preparing financial analysis of manufacturing variances, gross margin, and excess and obsolete inventory
Review standard costs and cost roll-ups for new products and production operations, investigate and resolve significant variances
Identify opportunities and develop new and robust processes for increased productivity, efficiency, and continuous process improvement
Interact with internal and external auditors, providing various analysis and audit schedules and ensure compliance with internal control procedures
Prepare ad hoc reports, perform research on cost accounting questions, and contribute to special projects, as needed
Provide daily management oversight to the cost accounting team, offering timely informal feedback, and coaching
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 5 years of experience using a standard cost model in the manufacturing industry, or a minimum of 5 years of experience as an external accountant with manufacturing clients
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on management experience
Work experience in an international environment, with a preference for experience in a U.S.-based setting
Thorough understanding of manufacturing variances, overhead absorption, inventory valuation, and standard cost
Extensive experience with inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) account reconciliations and related accounting
Experience with inventory cycle count process
Proficiency in month-end closing and working in a fast-paced environment
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Attention to detail, strong analytical and financial troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Experiences with SAP software is preferred
We Offer:
Permanent employment contract
An international working environment, fueled by respect and a healthy work-life balance tailored to the business and team member's needs
27 paid vacation days (based on fulltime contract) with option to purchase five additional days
Commuting allowance of €0,23/km or an NS Business card subscription
A wide variety of internal trainings and development possibilities and a tuition program for external trainings
The opportunity to pro-actively work on your vitality and fitness
State-of-the-art facilities, including green areas, in-house restaurant and gymAdditional benefits, such as:
Attractive pension scheme (your contribution at 4%, ours at 12%)
€50 net monthly health insurance contribution
Two (paid) days per year dedicated to volunteering activities
Several fun company events and meaningful initiatives organized throughout the year

At Applied Medical, we are committed to make a meaningful, positive difference, each and every day. Within our European headquarters in Amersfoort (NL), we develop, manufacture and support the implementation of our advanced medical devices across Europe and the MENA region. Applied's team members enjoy working in an environmentally friendly and international environment, in which people of diverse backgrounds are valued, challenged, and acknowledged. We support our team members by giving them opportunities of ongoing learning and education, possibilities to take part in community volunteering activities and a variety of onsite exercise classes and health activities.

If you are passionate about working in an organization that allows you to make decisions based upon what is right for the patient, customer, community and environment, Applied Medical is the place for you.

Interested?

Would you like to be part of our expanding team? If the answer is yes, we'd love to get to know you and look forward to hearing from you!

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