Cost & Operations Accountant

As a CPI Cost & Operations Accountant, you will occupy a key role in working with and for a company that builds the physical infrastructure that powers, protects and secures the world’s digital technology. Day to day, you will be responsible for general operations unit accounting, cost and inventory accounting, operations unit financial reporting. Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate accounting and reporting for the operations-related activities for the Round Rock and Georgetown Operations of the company. Responsible for planning and implementing accounting changes resulting from business process changes while ensuring compliance with internal controls. This position would ultimately grow into a Divisional Controller role. 

If you’ve ever wondered what owning your own business is like, just ask an Employee Owner of Chatsworth Products (CPI). Better yet, become one! CPI has an immediate need for a Cost & Operations Accountant in CPI’s Georgetown, Texas location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Directly supervises all accounting activities at the operational level and functionally supervises accounting activities at the corporate level. Directly responsible for the Operations Accounting, and Cost & Inventory Accounting functions.
• Ensures that cost and inventory transactions are properly recorded each month by downloading and analyzing the detailed WIP capture report. Ensures, each month that all financial accounts are properly stated, reserve accounts are adequate, and balance sheet accounts are reconciled.
• Leads various cost reduction and profit improvement teams from a financial perspective. Engages various individuals from within the company to ensure team objectives are met.
• Nurturing relationships with the key personnel in the operating unit to ensure financial oversight of significant issues.
• Responsible for the administration of capital expenditure (AFE) and purchase requisition process.
• Responsible for coordinating audit related activities for the operations with the Company’s external financial auditors.
• Assists in the coordination and completion of the Annual Operating Plan.
• Responsible for the closure of the Georgetown Plant manufacturing jobs.
• Provides information and support for the preparation and filing of tax returns and other tax and government filing requirements (property tax filings, government surveys, census forms, etc.).

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides full back-up support for all positions in the Accounting and Treasury area.
• Makes recommendations for company-wide process and organizational improvements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Core Competencies

• Ethics, Values, Integrity & Trust - Adheres and acts in line with CPI core values.
• Customer Focus - Gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
• Ownership & Accountability - Proactively models, guards and demonstrates all of CPI’s core values.
• Interpersonal Skills - Uses diplomacy and tact.  Uses collaborative skills.
• Action Oriented & Adaptability - Takes initiative; acts promptly; is proactive.

Technical Competencies

• Minimum of BS degree in accounting.
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ work experience in a manufacturing accounting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong numeric aptitude, including proficient math skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and various accounting software.
• Intermediate/advanced spreadsheet skills, including data uploads/downloads and data manipulation.
• Experience with Tableau, MS Access or Power BI is a plus
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and federal and state tax laws.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Works on computer majority of the day.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. to move file boxes, etc. as needed.
• Some travel may be required both by automobile and airplane.

As a CPI Cost & Operations Accountant you will also enjoy the unique benefits of becoming a CPI Employee Owner. These include having an equal share and stake in the company’s success and revenue—whether through annual profit sharing, vested ownership shares or a long list of standard benefits that remind our Employee Owners they’re valued, respected and trusted to help guide the company’s future.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled