Cost Accounting Manager

As a key member of the Accounting team, you will ensure OBE’s accounting policies, procedures and controls are consistently applied and in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This position requires strong communication and the ability to interact with several members of the accounting and finance team across the organization at varying levels. This position will need to be self-motivated with extensive US GAAP knowledge, process implementation and internal controls experience. This is a newly created position with the organization, and the Company’s strategy (and this position) requires a change leader who is comfortable with being part of a team driving positive change and process improvement. This is a hybrid role, working out of our Dallas Corporate Headquarters three times per week.

Responsibilities

Work closely with facilities to ensure business activities are transacted properly and consistently across all facilities in our systems; Oversee and improve Manufacturing Costing, Variance, and Intercompany pricing; Oversee and maintain slow moving and obsolete provisions; Review costing and production efficiency metrics; Review and update Labor and Overhead rates; Review and record variance recognition; Review and ensure appropriate inventory cycle counts and physical inventories; Review procedures performed to ensure proper revenue and cost recognition across facilities: matching principle, proper cut-off, no bill & holds, etc.; Ensure timely month-end close process and maintain open lines of communication with Controllers and Finance Directors with status updates

Requirements

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting leadership roles; Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; Extensive US GAAP experience and understanding with a 'get things done' attitude; Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain, with manufacturing experience required; A builder who is comfortable developing and implementing business process improvement as opposed to a maintainer of business processes already in place; Strong collaborator and business partner - enables and facilitates the needs of the business and identifies proactive solutions to challenging situations; Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization; Integrity - track record of strong personal and professional integrity; Leadership - capable to lead positive change, influence, and mentor members of the accounting team; Strong Communicator - exceptional communication skills that influence customers, industry contacts, C-level executives, peers, and employees; Judgement/Decision Making - consistent logic, rationality, and objectivity in decision making; Change Agent - embrace and lead positive change and guide the organization through tough challenges while respecting the legacy and history of the company

Nice to have

Experience working for a public company with an effective SOX environment preferred; Experience with private equity-backed companies preferred

Benefits

Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee; Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose; Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses; Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed