Cost Accounting Manager

Pactiv Evergreen • Lake Forest, IL • 1d ago

Overview

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com . (Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex.)

Responsibilities

Are you ready to drive impactful financial strategies and optimize operational costs in a dynamic manufacturing environment? As a Cost Accounting Manager, you will play a critical role at the intersection of finance and operations, guiding the company's profitability and cost management. You will be a strategic partner to leadership-leveraging your expertise in analytical problem solving, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to provide actionable insights that shape important business decisions.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for managing month-end closing of raw materials, including:

FIFO calculation and booking

Material variance analysis

Coordination with procurement team

Prepare raw material forecasts and key reports

Own monthly and quarterly entries and account reconciliations

Collaborate with internal stakeholders across business units and teams other corporate functions on various projects

Present summaries and executive-style reporting to senior leadership

Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis as necessary

Supervisie and support one direct report

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

BA/BS degree in Accounting, CPA a plus

5 + years of experience in accounting or finance

Background in materials costing experience preferred

Must have strong analytical skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required

SAP experience preferred

Ability to effectively interact cross functionally and senior leadership, as necessary

Novolex is required by laws in many locations to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The compensation range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,000-$158,000

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to, selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual, who because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact hrcompliance@novolex.com _.

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