Plant Controller / Financial Analyst
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Job overview
Rogers Corporation is hiring a Plant Controller / Financial Analyst. The Plant Controller / Financial Analyst will analyze and report on production costs, inventory variances, and budget performance to drive cost efficiency. This role supports month-end closing, annual budgets, and periodic forecasts, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and local standards. The analyst will also collaborate cross-functionally to optimize accounting processes and controls.
Key focus areas include Prepare and analyze monthly cost reports, including standard cost variances, production costs, and inventory valuation, Monitor and reconcile cost of goods sold (COGS), overhead allocation and manufacturing expenses, and Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend efficiency improvements.
Successful candidates bring BS In Accounting/Finance and 3+ Years Cost Accounting. Important skills include Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Standard Cost Variances, Production Costs, Inventory Valuation, and Cost Of Goods Sold.
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Summary:
Analyze and report on production costs, inventory variances, and budget performance to drive cost efficiency. Support month-end closing, annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and local standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize accounting processes and controls.
Essential Functions:
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Cost Accounting & Analysis: Prepare and analyze monthly cost reports, including standard cost variances, production costs, and inventory valuation; Monitor and reconcile cost of goods sold (COGS), overhead allocation and manufacturing expenses; Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend efficiency improvements. (30%)
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Support month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP and local regulations; Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses for cross-functional teams. (20%)
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Inventory Management: Oversee inventory control processes, including cycle counts, physical inventory audits, and reconciliation; Analyze inventory turnover, obsolescence and write-offs. (10%)
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Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in developing annual budgets and periodic forecasts for production costs and operational expenses; Track budget and forecast performance and provide actionable insights to management. (25%)
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Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, German and tax statutory requirements; Assist internal and external auditors with cost-related inquiries. (10%)
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Other tasks assigned by supervisor. (5%)
Qualifications:
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BS and above in Accounting / Finance
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3+ years of cost accounting experience in large multi-plant manufacturing companies
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Solid understanding and experience in standard costing and financial planning & analysis
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Excellent communication skills in written and spoken German and English
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Experience of SAP is preferred
Full-Time
Rogers Corporation (“Rogers”) maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in
employment. It is Rogers policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
disability, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran, in all phases of the
employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and
regulations.
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