Cost Analyst

Title: Cost Analyst

Location: US-CA-Anaheim

Number of Positions: 1

Category: Accounting / Finance

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Cost Analyst to join the Data Center Power & Control Division (DPC) Team in Anaheim, CA. The Cost Analyst will be responsible for all costing and inventory functions, coordinating with external departments to develop and maintain standard cost data and report on production and inventory transactions. Reporting functions will include month-end transactions and analysis. A key responsibility will be providing cost data to Inside Sales for project quotations.

What Will You Do?

  • Work with engineering and supply chain to develop, analyze, and update fully costed bills of material that will be the basis for inventory valuation and project costing.
  • Work with the production team to develop and maintain standard labor hours for manufacturing processes.
  • Develop standard wages and overhead rates by the department. Apply standard labor and overhead costs to costing models and inventory valuation.
  • Work closely with inside sales to develop project quotes by providing cost data and analyzing quotes for gross margin impact.
  • Work with members of the finance team to complete month-end close in a timely fashion. Collect data and prepare various month-end financial reports in Excel.
  • Analyze the cost of sales and Inventory data, identify trends and anomalies, and prepare a summary of findings for review by financial staff.
  • Maintain a perpetual inventory system.
  • Manage standard cost system and periodic cost rolls.
  • Prepare ad hoc reports and data requests as required. Works on special projects as assigned.
  • Perform other similar and related administrative duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: 3-5 years of Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

  • Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail, and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities. Requires close attention to detail, ability to audit work to identify issues and implement processes to prevent errors.
  • Strong computer skills, extensive knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software, proficiency with various e-mail, calendaring, meeting management, and related communications software. Demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient with company-specific accounting and finance software.
  • Able to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation. Able to create effective reports, presentations, and business correspondence. Must be an effective listener, able to maintain focus extract necessary information, and validate understanding of the information.
  • Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.
  • Must have solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business.

Company Info

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of ₠7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting. We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

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