Cost Accounting Manager (Longview, TX, US, 75603) - Military Veterans
at Komatsu
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Accounting Manager to join our dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing the cost accounting functions within the Longview operations facility. This role requires a deep understanding of cost accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost control. Komatsu offers:
- Competitive salary with annual bonus potential.
- Merit-based salary increases.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee wellness programs.
Key Job Responsibilities
1. Create and maintain annual the annual business plan, including related forecasts and reports
2. Analyze Sales, SVM, OVC & CC variances against the business plan/forecast to determine root causes and provide explanations
to top management
3. Create and maintain the Standard Variable Cost (SVC) for all plant produced machines, including material cost, subcon, freight,
surcharges, labor and overhead costs
4. Update and maintain month-end reports, including the P&L, headcount, DLVO, and plant/labor performance metrics
5. Partner with Operations and department managers to track and monitor departmental expenses
6. Provide analytics, operational metrics, and insights to operations and finance personnel
7. Manage and control the standard cost setting process and all cost related fields in SAP, including serving as the backup. This
includes reviewing purchasing info records, bills of material, and labor routings for accuracy
8. Own OE machine standard costs and review prepared monthly cost estimates. Coordinate and manage the monthly analysis for
machine costs with Commercial management
7. Manage product cost investigations by comparing current product designs to proposed changes in designs by analyzing Materials,
Routings, Standard Costs, Info Records, Production Orders, and Material Masters.
9. Facilitate the month-end closing to ensure a timely, accurate, and efficient closing process
10. Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. CMA and/or CPA preferred
5-7 years’ experience in manufacturing accounting processes and operations.
Ability to read, understand, and analyze production order blueprints is a plus.
Experience working with SAP production management software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong critical thinking and intuitive problem-solving skills with an attention to detail required. Healthy professional skepticism and inquisitiveness.
Continuous improvement mindset
Additional Information
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Longview, TX
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Our values:
Ambition: With a ‘challenging spirit’ and without fear of failure, we innovate and always aspire to do more
Perseverance: Even when the work is difficult, we remain committed to our promises and reliably carry them through to completion
Collaboration: Creating value comes from teamwork, inclusion, respect, diversity and a win-win approach to all relationships
Authenticity: To earn and maintain trust, we always act with sincerity, integrity and honesty, and communicate transparently
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries.
The Komatsu North America Mining Distribution and Service group is a critical part of our Komatsu global organization. We, sell, install, service, provide parts and rebuild equipment, as well as provide digital solutions for our customers. In the United States, we have a presence in 16 states across the US with 30 primary sites. We have approximately 1,200 employees.
Our group supports field operations at the customer mine sites as well as shop operations at the Distribution and Service Centers. A large part of our workforce focuses includes technical trades.
SLQDC (Safety, Law, Quality, Delivery, and Cost) represents the order of priority for all Komatsu Employees when making decisions. Safety always comes first. In addition to Komatsu standards, our operations follow all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration), DOT (Department of Transportation), Customer, and all federal, state, and local guidelines.