JOB TITLE: Sr. Cost Analyst
DATE: September 2025 LOCATION: Shelbyville
JOB FAMILY: Finance and Accounting
FLSA: Salaried/Exempt
EXEMPTION BASIS: Professional
TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Plant Controller
NOTE: This is a multi-position / multi-incumbent job. This document is a general description of typical and/or representative attributes and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities performed by all incumbents, and it is not intended to indicate the exact combination and time allocation of duties and responsibilities specific to any individual incumbent. Position-specific material may be appended.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR PURPOSE OF JOB:
This role is responsible for supporting the Accounting, Finance and Production departments with financial reporting, forecasting/planning, and production cost and scheduling analysis. This includes monthly variance analysis of production spending, weekly and monthly metric reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with development of forecasts and annual plans. The role is also a key partner to the Director of Plant Operations with production analysis and modeling, including capacity and production scheduling to support efficient plant operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Item
Responsibility/Function
% Time
1
Production Analysis and Modeling
Work with production scheduling and plant management to develop new or modify existing reports to address gaps in understanding plant operational effectiveness
Partner with plant management to ensure all reports are appropriate to the audience, while clearly presenting the financial overview
Improve efficiency in reporting
50%
2
Forecasting/Planning Support
Participate in departmental, plant, and division annual planning process
25%
3
Financial Reporting
Prepare and provide accurate and timely financial reports to management
20%
4
Month End Accounting Support for Plant Controller/Assistant Plant Controller
Oracle JV's
Month End Schedules
Account Reconciliations
Variance analysis of production spending budgets vs plan/forecast
Work with functional managers on understanding financial results
5%
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
Number of people DIRECTLY supervised
Title(s) of direct report(s)
None
Individual Contributor
JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS: Note that (i) computer literacy and working-level skill with the basic MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer), (ii) good verbal and written communication skills, (iii) good interpersonal skills, and (iv) the ability to work well both individually and in a team environment are default requirements for all Jostens exempt and salaried nonexempt employees.
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years' related experience
Experience in manufacturing and production costing and modeling
High Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access and other financial modeling tools
Ability to plan, organize and see projects to completion while managing deadlines
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization
Time management/organization skills - the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks
Preferred:
CPA or CMA certification
Typical/expected % of overnight travel: minimal to none
CONTACTS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Internal: Direct contact with internal clients at all organizational levels; maintains communication with management and other department personnel to effectively execute programs and projects
External: Potential for contact with vendors and suppliers
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB:
? Job is typically performed in a normal office environment or its equivalent.
? Extended hours may be required, in some cases with little or no advance notice.
Celebrating over 120 years of business, Jostens has been a part of local communities, working with K-12 schools, colleges and universities, teams and affiliation groups. Representatives from Jostens touch thousands of schools and groups every day, working to make a difference with products and services that recognize accomplishments and help people tell their stories. These products, along with resources for educators, yearbook curriculum and services to help motivate and inspire like Jostens Renaissance® and Commitment to Graduate (C2G) are all designed to contribute to a positive and rewarding school experience. As a household name and leading brand in our market, we are passionate about being the most trusted partner in celebrating moments that matter. We are a mid-size company with a small company feel, allowing us to move fast and explore innovative ideas.
LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:
We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.
We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.
We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays.
We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
ABOUT US:
Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products - like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings - keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here (https://f.io/HIAsH659) .
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):
Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at recruiter@jostens.com or (931)685-6516
Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
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