Cost Accounting Manager (Finance)

Job Posting Start Date 06-11-2025 Job Posting End Date 10-03-2025

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a $1B global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world's largest companies.  Anord Mardix was acquired by Flex in December 2021 from private equity.

We are adding to our Finance and Accounting team to support the phenomenal growth of this industry! This position is located in Henrico, VA.

The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for the review of month end closing financial activities, overall budgeting process, assists Site Financial Controller with day-to-day operations and ad-hoc report requirements and oversees the overall site compliances from an inventory perspective. The role assists with overall cost control measures & strategic planning engagement to improve the site's overall cost efficiency. All reporting must be in line with corporate policies and processes and legislative requirements to ensure financial reporting analysis and forecasts supporting business strategy and decisions.

Here's what a typical day may look like:

• Directs the development, administration, and standards necessary to maintain financial records & controls in compliances with GAAP and SOX
• Establishes or recommends to management strategies, objectives, and policies for company to improve the overall organizational cost efficiency. Directs preparation of budgets with site operations and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification
• Generates & prepares 12 month rolling forecast on quarterly basis
• Prepares detailed financial analysis and projections by customer/project and site level
• Month – End Closing Activities – Review & coordinate with personnel from finance department & outside department to meet the month end close deadline. This includes the review of sales & cost analysis, journal entries, and reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers
• Supports the audit of company accounts (internal & external audits)
• Performs ad-hoc simulation / analysis by customer/project or site level based on the requirement/request from top management or operations personnel's
• Oversee the overall cycle count process to ensure accurate methodology / process is followed by site operations. Investigate cycle count variances and work with the inventory management team to resolve issues & performs monthly cycle count audits
• Analyze trends in cost variances, production volumes, and material usage and implement timely adjustments. Troubleshoot and research unexplained inventory transactions
• Focus on improvement including all facets of cost accounting, inventory control, variance analysis, gross margin analysis, forecasting & system improvement. Initiate process improvement projects to update transactional, financial, and reporting processes
• Supervise, develop, and mentor team members

Here's what we'd like to add to our team:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5-6 years cost accounting experience
• Advanced analytical and Excel skills
• Prefer experience as a team lead over cost accounting function preferably within a manufacturing organization
• Ability to work under pressure to meet monthly deadlines and reporting requirements
• Demonstrates leadership traits, ability to lead, and instruct on processes within the cost accounting function

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

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