Cost Accounting Manager

Company:	ev3 Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (0)
Job Location(s):	Irvine
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Finance - Operations/Admin

Position Description



Cost Accounting Manager
Location:	CA - Irvine
Department:	Finance
# of openings:	1

Description
ev3, a rapidly growing, global medical device manufacturer, is committed to developing innovative endovascular technologies for peripheral and neurological application. Creative, competent people with a passion for enhancing healthcare around the globe have driven our success. Here’s where you come in! JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a Cost Accounting Manager, this is a challenging position in the Cost Accounting group of a fast growing, global medical device manufacturer. This position is responsible for analyzing and understanding the financial results of our manufacturing operation. This position will perform analysis to support strategic decisions as well as identifying cost improvement opportunities. The position requires the ability to interact effectively with financial and operational people across the company. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES You will: 1. Provide support and partner with our Irvine manufacturing operations and corporate finance groups by assuring the production of timely and accurate financial information and analysis. Review, analyze and interpret results of operations, identify financial and operational issues and make recommendations for change. Examine, analyze and interpret production variances for manufacturing and financial management including material, labor, and overhead variances. Partner with Operations group to proactively ensure proper procedures are established and followed. Responsible for month-end close process relating to cost of sales and gross margin analysis. Inventory valuation and reconciliation including perpetual, WIP, in transit, capitalized variances and excess & obsolete inventory reserves Provide analysis for cost reduction initiatives 2. Responsible for accurate standard product cost. Standard cost development and maintenance, including cost rolls, review BOM, routings, & Purchase Order history Provide reporting and analysis of actual work order and inventory transactions to ensure proper cost allocation and accounting treatment. Develop and maintain budgeting and forecasting models for cost of sales, department spending, and overhead absorption. Prepare or support preparation of all required analysis as directed to meet dictated schedule timelines. 3. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the company ERP system, QAD, and financial reporting software program, Cognos Finance. 4. Other duties as assigned or required.. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Education: BA/BS in Accounting. Experience: Five plus years of Cost Accounting in a Manufacturing Environment with increasing responsibilities. Extensive experience in Microsoft products, including Excel, Word, etc. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS MBA REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES High standard of integrity. On time, on schedule focus. General business acumen. Team orientation and ability to deal cross functionally and build the needed creditability with the business units and project teams. Ability to work across cultures. Outstanding analytic skills and attention to detail. Strong numbers aptitude. Strong knowledge of GAAP and FASB reporting requirements. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously. Ability to work effectively with all levels throughout the organization. Adaptable, flexible, and personable to succeed in a dynamic, energetic and fast paced environment. Strong communication and presentation skills. Confident individual who will proactively bring issues and opportunities to the forefront, and deal with them in a timely and appropriate manner. Presents positions with a basis in fact and analysis. ev3 Neurovascular is located in Orange County, where the wide beaches, high cliffs and sandy coves surround 42 miles of beautiful coastline. We have 39,000 acres of urban and wilderness parks where you can ride or hike when you are not at the beach. Our offices have a fitness center and we’re 5 minutes from the Irvine Spectrum. A competitive base salary with annual bonus potential, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to improve the lives of people everywhere, truly makes ev3 an employer of distinction! ev3 is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer For consideration, please apply online. No agency inquires please.