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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

As the Cost Accounting Manager, you will direct and support the development and configuration of product cost

structures resulting in:

• Accurate inventory valuation according to GAAP across all legal entities and SAP ERP platforms

• Structured management P/L’s for Commercial COGS, Operations and Allocations.

• Enhanced overall product cost capabilities

• Enabled accurate product margin visibility

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plan, organize and direct all the activities of the inventory valuation function

· Manage day to day operations of the existing inventory valuation function from management of current

rates to monthly close and analysis

· Development and maintenance of standard costs

· Perform the monthly closing activities for inventory and functional support

· Proactive analysis of costs and communication of issues and opportunities to operations management for

margin improvement

· Define policies and procedures for all inventory valuation activities

· Manage reserves for inventory

· Role expects to be able to coordinate cross functional resources and knowledge to achieve desired

objective

· Regular interaction (weekly/daily) with the rest of the Ops finance leadership. This includes providing key

feedback on processes, expertise on both cost accounting & Operations

· Role plays a key leadership role in Hillrom product costing organization and expected to drive process

excellence and helping to set direction for improvements in the function.

· Role is expected to possess the end to end view of product costing part of SAP. To be effective in the role,

it requires adequate SAP & financial system knowledge, operational and financial acumen to drive value

· Other duties may be assigned

REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field or local equivalent

· Minimum 8+ years of Finance & Accounting experience

· Strong analytical, problem solving, and computer skills (SAP, MS Office)

REQUISITION #

· Must be able to facilitate data driven decision making as the finance business partner · Active engagement at all times with respect to the Operations team; and partners with business leaders and the finance team · Supports effective strategic decision making and interacts with the Function/Business leaders and others as needed · Possesses subject matter expertise for area of responsibility · Action orientated and timely financial reporting is vital to success · Monitors adherence to approved budget · Analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans and operating forecasts. · Teamwork · Good interpersonal relationships COMPETENCIES · Manages Ambiguity · Drives Results · Manages Complexity · Critical thinking · Customer/Patient Focus · Emotional Intelligence · Business Acumen · Strategic Mindset · Decision quality · Financial/Accounting Acumen and Controllership

Reasonable Accommodations

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