Cost Analyst

A bit about us

Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!

Job Description

Trek is looking for a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual to fill a Cost Analyst role on our Supply Chain Finance team. This key position will engage with operational business partners including Global Finance leaders, Product Managers, and our Global Forecasting team to provide data, analysis, reporting and insights to aid in decision-making.

The ideal candidate will be able to manage bicycle and accessory costing throughout the product lifecycle while establishing great relationships throughout the globe to drive an understanding of how costs affect the financial performance of the bike company. The candidate should be able to manage & prioritize multiple projects / tasks and has the opportunity to make a huge impact on the bicycle company in a short period of time.

The Cost Analyst will report directly to the Global Cost Accounting Manager and will be located in Waterloo, WI.

Role Responsibilities :

Establish & maintain global full-absorption costing for purchased & assembled bicycles and accessories and analyze variances

Engage with Product Managers to understand product development cost implications and their impact on margins

Work closely with Cost Manager, Product Managers and Global Supply Chain Managers to understand costs and develop annual cost estimates

Calculate, understand, and communicate cost changes and future financial impacts

Play a key role in the annual financial audit, annual budget and monthly forecast process

Responsible for end-of-month, quarter, and year-end closing activities, including variance analytics

Assist with ad-hoc analysis and special projects as assigned

Actively contribute to departmental initiatives / process improvements to enhance the overall department’s effectiveness

Complete accurate and timely Balance Sheet Account reconciliations

Requirements :

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

3-5 years of accounting and financial analysis experience. A background in Cost / Operational Accounting is a plus

Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and integrated ERP systems (such as JDE, SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Strong analytical, strategic thinking and communication (written and verbal) skills

Effective at collaboration and communication with colleagues from all departments including Forecasting, Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing and all members of the domestic and global leadership teams

Ability to extract, organize, analyze, and communicate data in a manner that is useful and relevant for making business decisions with the use of an ERP & BI system (sales data for analytics)

High energy and ability to drive and become a catalyst for organizational change

Intellectual curiosity and passion for learning and contributing as a part of a high performance team

Trek Benefits :

• Flexible and fun company culture
• Competitive health care
• PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Free life insurance & optional term life insurance
• Competitive vacation package
• 401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
• 12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
• Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)
• Employee discounts on all product
• Deep partner retail discounts

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and / or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

We are an E-Verify employer.

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