If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses ( around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITES : Maintains and monitors cost and manufacturing accounting processes and operations analysis for the Hale Products Business Unit. This is a developmental role for a proactive and creative problem solver who will be responsible for the timely and accurate collection and reporting of cost and inventory-related financial information and cost variance analysis. The role participates in the monthly accounting close process, as well as inter-departmental projects as required to support business decisions and profitability. Position requires knowledge of U.S. GAAP and manufacturing/financial reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley, and business operations in a growth-oriented environment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor, review and analyze daily system manufacturing transactions. Provide variance and root cause analysis for relevant, accurate and timely input and performance reporting.
- Review standards against current cost roll-ups on a regular basis to ensure accurate cost data and provide feedback on product margin analysis. Provide input into BOM costing accuracy.
- Identify and report performance comparatives versus forecast, budget and managed initiatives. Standard report outs include specific daily, weekly and monthly performance updates and key performance indicator reporting, including performance against productivity objectives.
- Assist manufacturing team with development and implementation of efficiency metrics.
- Identify process inefficiencies and errors, and lead or participate in structured improvement events.
- Perform make-buy analyses for parts / assemblies.
- Support inventory reduction objectives through the identification and communication of slow-moving and obsolete stocks and front-end process drivers. Facilitate appropriate disposition policies and procedures.
- Assist in annual material, labor and burden standards review and update.
- Lead the semi-annual physical count exercises.
- Assist in strategic product margin analysis and annual price book review.
- Monitor Hale operations to assure compliance with Hale and IDEX financial policies.
- All other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES
- A strong communicator, able to clearly and confidently interact with all levels of the organization.
- Good presentation skills. Must be able to lay out clear, well-organized analyses and concisely and clearly communicate key objectives and conclusions.
- Excellent PC skills: advanced Excel applications, PowerPoint, and Word proficiency required. Knowledge of JD Edwards system software a plus.
- Proactive and creative problem solver.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in finance or accounting with one to three years' experience.
- Experience with manufacturing company or public accounting experience serving manufacturing clients is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to move within office and manufacturing complex, write by hand and keyboard, and perform general office functions.
- Ability to communicate by speech and hearing via phone and in person.
- Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 20 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world? IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at ...@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application. Job Family: Finance Business Unit: Hale