Sr Operations Accountant

The Sr Operations Accountant is responsible for leading the internal management financial reporting including allocating and analyzing direct and indirect costs, actual versus budgeted cost variance analysis, etc. as well as developing and monitoring annual revenue/expense budgets for the purpose of controlling funds and measuring operating results

· Analyze operational balance sheet accounts for adjustment at month end.

· Ensure integrity of operational master data elements in SAP, including cost center and profit center maintenance.

· Perform periodic updates of production standards in SAP.

· Collaborate with Management on development of operational site KPIs and report on associated activities.

· Lead the analysis of profitability of respective operating site(s) and new product launches and provide counsel on findings/adjustments.

· Ensure proper month-end cutoff procedures and revenue recognition.

· Oversee the analysis and collection of data used to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor and provides feedback to business on recommended adjustments. Study changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to determine effects on costs/standards.

· Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepares periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.

· Develop operational budgets and monthly forecasts.

· Direct physical inventories (annual and cycle counts) and coordinates with internal and external auditors.

· Monitor and track property, plant and equipment to ensure proper valuation, including identification of potential opportunities to dispose/sell.

· Manage capital budgets and expenditures, support the preparation and monitoring of appropriation requests, and track actual cost and performance versus budget.

· Assist site manager(s) with developing and tracking cost reduction plans and implement profit improvement strategies.

· Manage complex projects on an ad hoc basis.

· Supervise and guide lower-level accountants, finance associates, and/or interns.

· Additional duties as assigned.