Cost Accounting Manager

Description

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At Fort Wayne Metals, we specialize in producing top-quality wires, cables, and assemblies designed to enhance and safeguard lives. Our products are used in everything from our customers' stents and surgical robots to aircraft and automobiles. At our essence, we are thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, leveraging our knowledge of materials to create customized solutions for our customers.

Join us in our dedication to making a tangible impact through our advanced materials and superior products.

Overview

The Cost Accounting Manager will lead and develop a strong team that will drive clarity and visibility into our standard costing processes. This key leadership role will oversee cost accounting operations for a complex manufacturing environment with over 100,000 SKUs, driving strategic improvements in cost analysis, standard costing methodologies, and financial reporting systems. This position requires exceptional analytical skills to draw meaningful conclusions from large, complex datasets and the ability to translate cost data into actionable business insights for executive leadership. The Cost Accounting team serves as a strategic partner for the company with a passion for continuous improvement.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, operations management, or an analytics-related discipline with manufacturing application understanding.
• MBA or master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification is preferred.
• 6 to 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 10+ years of experience in finance or a related field
• 5+ years of experience analyzing data and recommending improvements across cross functional areas of an organization.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership Responsibilities

Skills Needed

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Benefits & Wellness Resources

The health and wellbeing of Fort Wayne Metals is a critical part of our culture. In addition to offering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to suit your needs, we'd like to share some of the other fundamental resources that make Fort Wayne Metals a premier place to work :

Physical Wellness

Ready to assist with your physical and nutritional wellness needs.

4 onsite gym locations as well as discounts for regional gym facilities

From pickleball tournaments, sponsored races and sports leagues, to participating in the YMCA's Corporate Challenge, we have a variety of fun ways to stay active.

Mental Wellness

5 sessions of counseling are available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost.

Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment.

Social Wellness

From TinCaps Night to family days at the zoo, we offer multiple activities throughout the year for employees and their families.

A voluntary, employee-led group formed to bring employees together and centered around a common interest or identity.

Professional Wellness

We offer many opportunities to continue your development and growth.

Receive regular and constructive feedback from your manager and peers to help you grow and improve.

Financial Wellness

Dropping dollars into your 401k. When you contribute 7%, we'll contribute 3.5%.

When we perform well, everyone benefits! Receive discretionary bonuses each quarter based on company performance.

Getting your first degree? Great! Whatever your major, we'll help pick up the tab!

Employer-provided 1 : 1 financial guidance, education, & tools - so you can stress less about money and enjoy greater stability & confidence.

There are many reasons to apply for this position, and these are just a few. Join us!

Notice to Employees and Applicants :

This job position may require access to controlled technology or technical data; applicant must be a candidate for export licensing and willing to participate in export licensing, if required.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fort Wayne Metals Research Products LLC is proud to be committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Fort Wayne Metals is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination.

Fort Wayne Metals Research Products LLC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Accessibility@fwmetals.com.

Notice to Employees and Applicants

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