Cost Analyst - ETC

Are you a curious, outside-the-box thinker, who loves data, people, and providing information that drives decisions? Do you want to utilize your background in accounting and analysis in a role that balances people-time and routine financial responsibilities? Looking to bring your skills to a newly formed team with an established global manufacturer?

If those questions piqued your interest, we may have just the opportunity for you! ETC, the leading manufacturer of entertainment technology, is seeking a Cost Analyst to join our new Financial Planning & Analysis team at our headquarters in Middleton, WI. With offices and products around the globe, we’re looking for a Cost Analyst to assist in the management of our cost roll, analyze costs and variances, work with our R&D teams on project costs, and use financial analytics and trends to aid our ETC team of co-owners as we drive forward business decisions for our US and international operations.

ETC offers a collaborative work environment with amazing coworkers/co-owners around the globe. We provide a generous time off policy of 4 weeks in your first year, healthcare benefits on day one, and retirement options via 401k with employer-match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan - ETC is 100% employee-owned! We provide internal growth opportunities to include tuition reimbursement and management career path courses. This position is based in our Middleton headquarters and offers collaborative workspaces and break areas, a fitness center, an at-cost deli, and health and wellness professionals and programs. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position that offers a hybrid schedule with 3 days in-office and 2 days per week from home.

Please see below for a complete listing of responsibilities and requirements. If this position is of interest to you please apply today. If you have any questions about this position or the recruitment process please contact Katie Barreau at 608.824.5329 or via email to Katie.Barreau@etcconnect.com

Representative Responsibilities:
• Performs standard cost accounting functions and related analysis.
• Reviews, analyzes and reports the standard cost of inventory.
• Reviews, analyzes, and reports the monthly manufacturing variances.
• Review production Work Order variances.
• Monitors inventory transactions and corrects errors.
• Calculates absorption rate and analyzes variances in applied overhead.
• Coordinates the cost accounting issues with FP&A Manager.
• Assists with worldwide Transfer Pricing calculations.
• Perform simulated and annual cost rolls; analyze and report results.
• Creates and maintains project accounting functions.
• Works with R&D to create R&D project budgets, computes and tracks costs, analyzes and reports variances.
• Calculates and tracks ROI on new products.
• Performs ongoing financial analysis of Company related trends
• Assists with process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and dashboards
• Performs ratio analysis and maintains schedule of historical results
• Calculates and reviews Key Performance Indicators
• Identifies and corrects data errors
• Coordinates and collaborates with other departments of the company in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.
• Assists with other accounting functions as assigned
• Develops and maintains positive communication between finance department and other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Completes special projects and requests in a timely and positive fashion.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree or 8 years of comparable business experience in increasingly responsible positions in the related discipline
• Previous manufacturing cost accounting experience preferred
• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Knowledge of accounting, key performance indicators, and ratio analysis
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, cost accounting methods
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Strong attention to detail
• Critical thinking, curiosity, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Excel and Power BI
• Experience with SAP a plus
• Excellent organizational skill