Senior Manufacturing Cost Accountant Remote

You would be joining a global company and becoming part of the future, giving you the opportunity to enter a career where you can help to shape and define innovation. Nikon Metrology is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to be a key finance team contributor who interacts with all departments across the organization. This role manages the daily activities of the organization's cost accounting function and works closely with a Staff Accountant to ensure expenditures are appropriately classified for accurate product line cost calculations. Capture and classify cost data to determine the cost associated with products/product lines Oversee and participate in periodic cycle counts Compare actual costs to historical or projected costs and reports on variance; Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes; Provide cost-related data in support of business decisions or for use in financial reporting; Monitor various financial activities and prepare reports accordingly; Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance cost accounting accuracy and timeliness; Administers internal controls and audits of policies and procedures meant to preserve the organization's assets. Provide financial leadership to the factory management team Ancillary Responsibilities: Participate in production meetings to support shop floor needs and analysis Partner with Manufacturing Director and Engineering Teams to meet company objectives Lead and mentor staff accountant while developing and maintaining a collaborative culture Assist Director of Accounting with local cash flow projections and vendor relationship management. Support internal/external financial audits All other duties, as needed or required. Strong organization skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Team player and can work independently Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information Working knowledge of foreign currency and translation Working Environment/Physical Requirements: Brief periods of walking, standing, bending, carrying paper and extended periods requiring the use of computers. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. We believe in bringing our team members together in a diverse and friendly company atmosphere to celebrate and socialize, to inspire each other and keep our community strong and close inside and out of the office. Work Life Balance We understand the hustle and bustle of everyday life and the importance of work life balance, which is why we offer in office and hybrid working dynamics refresh days! Personal Development We want you to grow with us and be the best version of yourself, which is why we offer competitive compensation, training/advancement opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. Amazing Medical Benefits & Perks We'll take care of you with industry leading medical, dental; As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or because he or she is an individual with a disability or disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or therein after referred collectively as "protected veterans".