Full-Time

Cost Accounting Manager

Posted on 7/2/2025

Allegion

Allegion

5,001-10,000 employees

Global provider of security solutions

Compensation Overview

$90.8k - $160.7k/yr

+ Bonus

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

North Bend, WA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work model with in-person collaboration required.

Category
Cost Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
Power BI
Financial analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing business
  • Proficient with utilizing technology, such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Power BI, Excel - VLookup, XLookup, Pivot tables, Sumif, IF, etc.), Hyperion (HFM), Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations
  • Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a well-respected business partner and financial resource, with frequent partnership with manufacturing, supply chain management, project management, sales, engineering and IT
  • Perform financial analysis on drivers of business performance, including project margin analysis, productivity, inflation, and cash flow; suggest actions for improving business performance
  • Lead annual standard setting process and maintain accurate costing, perform cost rolls of inventory, and investigate deviations from standards
  • Lead inventory reporting process, including forecasting future inventory levels and turns; partner with supply chain to identify mitigating actions to improve inventory velocity and cash flow
  • Spearhead annual physical inventories across all sites
  • Responsible for month-end accounting close activities including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations
  • Review capital expenditure requests for validity and productivity savings; maintain accounting lifecycle for CIP and fixed assets
  • Support Controller with submission of forecasts, annual operating plans, and other deliverables and ad hoc analyses
  • Analyze and evaluate adequacies of inventory value and reserves
  • Ensure the integrity of all data reported and compliance with GAAP, Allegion internal controls and accounting policies; partner with SOX site leader for control testing
  • Partner with the business to implement process control strategies around functional areas and IT systems, specifically focused on process simplification, automation, standardization, and internal control enhancements.
Desired Qualifications
  • CMA or CPA is preferred but not required
  • Audit experience preferred, SOX, etc.
  • Experience with project ownership
  • Business partnership experience

Allegion provides security solutions that focus on securing doors and surrounding areas for various clients, including homeowners, businesses, and educational institutions. Their product range includes mechanical locks, electronic access control systems, and biometric scanning devices. These products work by offering different methods of securing access, from traditional key-based locks to advanced systems that use fingerprints or other biometric data for entry. Allegion stands out from its competitors by combining a wide variety of security products with a commitment to environmental and social governance, ensuring they not only provide safety but also contribute positively to communities. The company's goal is to enhance security and access while driving innovation in the security industry.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

1908

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of ELATEC enhances Allegion's electronics portfolio with RFID credentials and readers.
  • AI-driven predictive maintenance reduces downtime and enhances customer satisfaction.
  • AI-powered facial recognition technology offers enhanced security and convenience for end-users.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges may arise from the acquisition of ELATEC.
  • Rapid acquisition strategy could lead to overextension and management difficulties.
  • Issuance of $400 million in senior notes may increase financial leverage and impact stability.

What makes Allegion unique

  • Allegion offers a comprehensive portfolio of mechanical and electronic security products.
  • The company operates in 120 countries under 23 brands, including Schlage and Von Duprin.
  • Allegion integrates advanced technologies like biometric scanning and AI-driven solutions.

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