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Cost Accounting Supervisor

Inteva Products

Troy, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Budgeting, Business Processes, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Corporate Finance, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Desktop PC, Documentation, Electronics, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, General Ledger Accounting, Global Financial Markets, Green Business, International Operations, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Costs, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Journal Entries, Laptop PC, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Management Reporting, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, People Management, Physical Inventory, Process Improvement, Product Costing, Reconciliation, Risk Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Standard Costing, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), System Validation, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Variable Costs, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Troy, MI
POSTED
5 days ago
Description
  • Lead and maintain the global standard costing framework in PLEX, ensuring consistent application and provide strategic guidance to the organization.
  • Oversee the accuracy, integrity, and alignment of global cost standards, leveraging analytical reviews to identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Ensure proper product part setup, configuration, and data governance within the PLEX system, applying detailed review and validation of costing attributes.
  • Develop, document, and continuously enhance global standard operating procedures and desktop work instructions, driving efficiency and harmonization across regions.
  • Direct global cost and inventory initiatives, providing analytical insight and leadership on cross-functional projects.
  • Oversee monthly global Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) calculations, ensuring timely, accurate journal entries and comprehensive review of variances and trends.
  • Ensure proper accounting treatment for COGS and inventory across all global entities, including validation of system interfaces and alignment with the general ledger.
  • Lead the quarterly global excess and obsolete review process, analyzing inventory health and proactively identifying risk areas.
  • Prepare and review internal and external management reporting for U.S., Mexico, and other global locations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines.
  • Conduct monthly analytical reviews of global inventory sub-ledgers and assigned general ledger accounts, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Perform deep-dive trend and variance analysis on inventory balances, obsolescence reserves, and write-offs, providing strategic insights to senior leadership.
  • Lead and coordinate the global annual standard cost update process in support of the annual budget cycle, ensuring alignment with corporate financial objectives.
  • Direct global finance activities related to annual physical inventories, including planning, execution, and post-inventory analysis.
  • Manage audit requests related to the annual financial statement audit and the quarterly bank audits, including coordination of cycle count observations and supporting documentation.
  • Review global inventory processes to identify improvement opportunities and implement enhancements to financial reporting and cost accounting systems.
  • Supervise cost accounting analyst by providing daily performance feedback and long-term capability development.
  • Maintain and evaluate internal controls related to product costing, inventory management, system processing, and general ledger reconciliation across global operations.
  • Serve as a Business Process Owner (BPO) team to share and receive updates regarding current activities and cross functional impact/support needed.
  • This role requires a hybrid office schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office to support team collaboration, problem-solving, and employee development.
Position Requirements
  • Minimum 7 years accounting experience, with at least 3 years experience in inventory or cost analysis.
  • Minimum of 3 years of recent formal supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
  • Possess strong technology abilities, including Microsoft Excel and database applications.
  • Good organizational and communication skills


Education Requirement
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
-not applicable-

Location
Inteva Products, LLC - World Headquarters and Troy Technical Center

Req Number
FIN-26-00004

About the Organization
Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Interiors, Latches, Door Systems, Motors & Electronics, Overhead Systems, and Hard Trim. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs 12,000 people in over 35 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA. For more information, please visit www.intevaproducts.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

*Positions are open to qualified candidates who have work authorization for the listed locations. All candidates must have the on-going legal right to work within the country where the position is located.

*The application process functions best when applicants use a laptop or desktop.

Category
Finance & Accounting

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