The Role You’ll PlayDo you enjoy diving deep into data analysis and trends, looking for opportunities for improvement, and then collaborating to find sustainable solutions?
If so, this Cost Accountant position might be a great next step for you.
You’ll work directly with the Controller in this fast-paced manufacturing plant environment, to analyze the Bill of Materials, review all spending for the facility, help drive month-end closing processes, and identify process improvements.
You will work cross-functionally with all levels of the organization to help the business grow.
If you have an open, collaborative, and assertive personality, get excited about data analysis, and feel confident communicating to people from the floor to the executive team, keep readingWho You AreConfident in your Excel skills, able to move beyond pivot tables into advanced formulas and data analysis.Keenly aware of important details and constantly on the lookout for opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.Open to collaboration and both giving and receiving feedback and new ideas.Well able to communicate to all levels of the organization in a way that gets buy-in and moves the needle forward toward company goals.Comfortable learning, analyzing, and speaking knowledgeably about the company’s current financial position, goals, and trends.Company Profile:This high-volume, fast-paced specialty tire manufacturer is an industry leader in its market segments.
They have a flat leadership structure so they are able to move the needle toward positive change very quickly.
There’s enough structure to keep everyone safe, but they’ve created a culture of innovation where you can test out your ideas, be entrepreneurial, and grow within the company.
The mentor/coach leadership model along with a high value on cross-functional cooperation make this a very collaborative environment.
If you are a self-motivated high-performer, who can proactively recognize areas of opportunity, present data-backed solutions, and then help implement the solutions in a hands-on way, this is the company for youCommunity | Aiken, South Carolina (Augusta, GA area)Authentic South Carolina equestrian community, rich in historic charm and tradition, quaint downtown.Lovely parks, including a 2,100-acre urban forest with 70 miles of trails.Halfway between Columbia, SC, and Augusta, GA, easy access to bigger city vibes.A tight-knit community with endless fun events, like block parties, tours, farmers markets, and craft fairs.The most important event to note is Aiken’s Famous Steeplechase held in the Spring since 1930 Big Hats, cocktails, and fast horses2-hour drive to beaches, mountains, and amusement parks, 1-hour drive to college football games.Named one of the best small towns of the South by Southern Living.
Evans, GA, a suburb of Augusta, was named 1 City to Live in the fall of 2020 by Money magazine.Background ProfileMust-Have Skills & Experience:Bachelor’s Degree required, finance major preferred2 yrs of accounting experienceStrong analytical skills
– Can do deep-dive analysisOpen, assertive, flexible personalityVery proficient in MS Excel and other MS Office products with solid conceptual skills (advanced formulas, beyond pivot tables)Some accounting or finance educationPreferred Skills & Experience:Continued education (CMA, CPA, or MBA)Proven experience implementing and driving continuous improvement in an organization2 yrs experience in manufacturing