Aston Carter
Cost Accountant
Job Description
Job Title: Financial Analyst & Cost AccountantJob Description
The Financial Analyst & Cost Accountant drives financial performance monitoring and manufacturing cost optimization across a network of 22 production plants in the North American residential and commercial roofing sector. This individual contributor role combines hands-on cost accounting with corporate financial planning and analysis to standardize financial tracking, identify production variances, and support strategic multi-plant decisions. The role leverages JDE ERP to manage intercompany transfer pricing, ensure accurate product costing, and streamline financial workflows across all facilities.
Responsibilities
+ Maintain and update product standard costs across all 22 manufacturing facilities to ensure accurate and consistent costing.
+ Analyze monthly variances in material, labor, and overhead utilization against budgets and standards, and provide clear explanations and recommendations.
The Financial Analyst & Cost Accountant drives financial performance monitoring and manufacturing cost optimization across a network of 22 production plants in the North American residential and commercial roofing sector. This individual contributor role combines hands-on cost accounting with corporate financial planning and analysis to standardize financial tracking, identify production variances, and support strategic multi-plant decisions. The role leverages JDE ERP to manage intercompany transfer pricing, ensure accurate product costing, and streamline financial workflows across all facilities.
Responsibilities
+ Maintain and update product standard costs across all 22 manufacturing facilities to ensure accurate and consistent costing.
+ Analyze monthly variances in material, labor, and overhead utilization against budgets and standards, and provide clear explanations and recommendations.