Accounting and Finance Consulting Manager – Cost Accounting

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Location: Remote/Multiple Locations
 

RSM is looking for a Manager to join our Accounting and Finance Consulting (AFC) practice with a focus on Cost Accounting and Inventory. Changing economies, new accounting policies and evolving tax regulations mean that business and professional services firms face an ever-changing business landscape. With more than 80 years of industry expertise, RSM has helped thousands of firms to achieve their business objectives. Our clients include firms in a variety of industries, including financial services, technology, life sciences, and manufacturing to name just a few.  Experienced in serving clients with a local, national or international presence, and a number of diverse organizational structures, our professionals can help develop meaningful solutions for your business.

Responsibilities:

• Support the AFC team on inventory costing projects.
• Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of financial accounting concepts.
• Establish and maintain cost standards for materials and labor to ensure accurate cost accounting and budgeting.
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced inventory costing experience (including, Bills of Material (BOM) management, standard costing, inventory revaluation)
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and ensure consistent application of cost accounting principles.
• Oversee physical inventory counts and cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory records and minimize discrepancies.
• Analyze and review budgets and expenditures to provide insights and recommendations for cost control and financial planning.
• Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations and internal controls.
• Provide training and support to junior staff in the accounting department to ensure consistent application of accounting principles and professional development.
• Oversee inventory processes, conduct annual audits, and handle cost accounting tasks to ensure accurate financial records.
• Manage fixed assets and perform monthly reconciliations to maintain accurate asset records.
• Oversee payroll accounting and perform related monthly reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to provide insights into financial performance.
• Understand and apply debits and credits, and post journal entries accurately to maintain the general ledger.
• Execute and oversee the month-end closing process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and analyze financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets, to provide financial insights and ensure accuracy.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of all balance sheet account types.
• Demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyze financial data and create detailed financial reports.
• Provide guidance and training to junior accounting staff to ensure consistent application of accounting principles.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and internal controls by collaborating with auditing services.
• Establish and maintain accounting systems to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance accounting processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the year, depending on client needs.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree.
• 5+ years of relevant experience working in a role that involved cost accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software packages.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and the month-end close processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification.
• Experience with systems implementation and process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of accounting professionals.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering