Senior Cost Analyst

IPEX is one of North America's leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. 

We currently have a great opportunity for a Cost Analyst to be based in Lynchburg, VA. The role reports to the Business Unit Controller.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join a diverse team of people-centric professionals, leaders, and change-makers.

Travel: This role requires 15-20% travel to the plants.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct cost analysis for 4 manufacturing plants in North America

• Prepare manufacturing expense and statement reports on a monthly basis

• Perform variance analysis at month-end

• Analyze monthly raw material counts and variances

• Handle the recuperation of raw materials for scrapped goods

• Prepare and analyze COS (Cost of Sales) / COP (Cost of Production) variances

• Prepare journal entries as required

• Analyze monthly production variances

• Assist in the yearly manufacturing budget preparation

• Open new manufacturing product codes as necessary

• Analyze projects and their payback periods

• Participate in year-end preparations

• Provide assistance to plant managers with any inquiries related to cost analysis

• Visit corresponding plants, with travel expected up to 6 times a year

• Participate in the annual physical inventory, typically scheduled once a year in October

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of costing experience in a manufacturing environment

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and information effectively

• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset

• Proficiency in Excel and Word

What’s in it for you?  

• Opportunity to work with knowledgeable CPA leaders who maintain an open-door policy

• Integration into a large Finance team with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth

• Employment with an environmentally conscious company dedicated to sustainability

• Embrace a Hybrid work model, offering a balance of 2 days in the office and 3 days at home

• Enjoy a competitive compensation package including short-term incentives, benefits, RRSP matching, and more

• Comprehensive onboarding and continuous training programs to support your development

• Involvement in the ongoing SAP transformation journey as part of a collaborative team

Benefits   

We offer a unique opportunity to join a global company, with a very international & collaborative culture that is transforming dynamically and that is committed to its future growth, service excellence and employee engagement.

IPEX encourages diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.   

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected]

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