COST AND INVENTORY CONTROL ACCOUNTANT

Orbia Advance Corporation is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximizing value to our shareholders, customers and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, and materials. Orbia Advance Corporation has five business groups which offer innovative solutions across multiple industries including building and infrastructure, data communications, chemicals and more. In 2018, Orbia Advance Corporation bought a majority stake in Israeli-based Netafim, the world’s leader in drip irrigation, and is helping the world ‘grow more with less’ as it helps to solve food and water scarcity. Orbia Advance Corporation has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.

We started as a producer of commodities and have evolved to become a provider of innovative solutions that address the global issues of rapid urbanization, water and food scarcity, and a growing and aging population. We’re already a global leader in Polymers, Fluor, Building & Infrastructure, Datacom, and Precision Irrigation. We have embarked on a CEO-led transformation, as part of our journey to become a truly purpose-led, future fit company.

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This position will be responsible for assuring financial and other internal controls over inventory, maintenance of inventory financial records and transaction for all AG US plants (Denver PA, Leominster MA, & Pineville NC).

Principle responsibilities include reviewing and testing inventory records and reports, physical inventory on a periodic basis, testing and review of internal controls, monitoring scrap and obsolete inventory, analyzing cost and inventory data for review with plant management and corporate financial team.
The role will drive awareness, accountability, and responsibility for all factory related costs – distribution, supply chain, automation, accurate bills of material and cost of sales information etc.

KEY Responsibilities

•    Monitor, analyze and report on variances from the production process, including labor utilization and efficiency, purchase price, material usage, and scrap and recommend improvements to the process.
•    Review accuracy of routings, bill of materials, general ledger mapping, and update standard costs as appropriate.  
•    Review work orders for accuracy of issue and receipt of materials.  Monitor and maintain work order close process within the ERP system.
•    Manage the month end cost routines run within SAP.  Identify variances and actual costs for the plants.
•    Manage the annual physical inventory plan, count, and analysis.  Work with each location on inventory cycle counting.
•    Monitor scrap and obsolete inventory levels and assist with disposition through providing appropriate information, analysis and recommendations.
•    Prepare applicable cost schedules for internal management.
•    Be the main point of contact for the Commercial team for all product costings.  Responsible for business partnering, product costings, margin analysis, challenging production efficiency accuracy, effectiveness of current processes controls, and managing stock to ensure full accountability of usage and production on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
•    Develop, monitor and challenge KPIs to drive manufacturing performance/efficiency.
•    Influence team members by ensuring they are clearly aware of both their personal and team objectives.

o    Ability to travel to other plants as need for special projects; quarterly travel expected & physical inventory travel required.
o    Strong data management skills.  There will be a requirement to use/understand S4Hana, excel, and other solutions that could be implemented.
o    Ability to analyze and evaluate complex financial and accounting information, effectively handle multiple assignments, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
o    Ability to complete projects and assignments with minimal direction and on time
o    Resilience and the ability to work on one’s own initiative
o    Strong attention to detail required
o    A clear grasp of basic accounting principles is essential.  Knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS) is beneficial
o    "Hands on” capabilities, must be able to get things done

Education/Experience

    Academic Level: Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Business
    Language(s) and level of proficiency: Fluent in English
    Knowledge/Experience: 5 Years of experience in accounting or finance, Knowledge of SAP, Advanced working knowledge of Excel, Strong analytical, technology, communication, and organizational skills, Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.  Prior cost accounting/inventory accounting experience preferred.

Our Global brands: Dura-Line, Koura Global, Vestolit, Netafim, Alphagary, Wavin.

They offer a broad range of value added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers’ success and ultimate improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship, Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers, employees and investors worldwide, every day.