Job Description

Introduction

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

About GAF - Newton, Kansas

Newton is a vibrant Kansas community founded in 1871 on a spirit of work, from its earliest days as a railroad, agriculture and cattle drive hub. With a population of about 20,000, Newton and neighboring North Newton features an active arts community, three National Historic Districts, a variety of museums, trails, restaurants, shops and attractions, Bethel College, award winning school districts, a championship golf course, first-class convention center and many other amenities. This collaborative region is close to dynamic Wichita and may be the next best place for you to call home in GAF’s newest “Field of Dreams!”

New Plant, New Opportunities

If you haven’t been part of a greenfield startup, now is your chance. GAF is the North American leader in residential roofing materials. We are honored to be constructing our newest shingle manufacturing facility in Newton KS and will hire our initial plant leadership team in 2024. Due to our investment in training and the development of employees, you will have the opportunity to travel to our other locations, engage with peers, hire the remainder of the plant staff and participate in the design and construction of the facility. Expect your first years to be rewarding and challenging with an amazing team fully supporting you.

Summary

The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for the transformation of plant cost finance from tactical reporters to strategic advisers, build robust succession planning and proactively drive consistency of process across the GAF network. Deep knowledge of product, manufacturing process with tight linkage to plant leadership (full partner) - change agent. Proactively suggests/engages in continuous improvement. Proactively manages plant financials and understands levers as the push to the P&L. Full ISC coverage, beyond just the plant, is a CFO for the geography. Leads and develops a team of Finance staff. Develops sound succession planning while mentoring and coaching towards strategic influence.

Essential Duties

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assess and implement key financial processes and procedures; establish and reinforce best practices across the site, focusing on automation and continuous improvement.
• Work cross-functionally with site leadership to produce, interpret and present periodic forecast and annual budgets, aligning with Purchasing & Planning inputs, operations capabilities, site strategy and leverage targets.
• Lead month end close activities; variance analysis, root cause & corrective actions, site reporting and reconciliations.
• Publish estimated budgets to operations to assist in OH forecasting and spending control. Identify opportunities for overhead cost improvement. Communicate these during spending review meetings with Operations Leadership and with your Sr Finance Manager.
• Engage with Operations to review and discuss maintenance spending in accordance with our prescribed CAM calendar. Drive change through your influence and engagement during this critical review. Challenging the spend and promoting cost control is required.
• Conduct a critical review of Material Usage data across all products in accordance with our prescribed CAM calendar. Lead the conversation and identify opportunities for MUV savings. High level manufacturing process knowledge, product costing and allocation analysis is required.
• Demonstrate a high level understanding of the manufacturing process. Engage in activities that promote more floor time in the plant operations.
• Ensure proper inventory controls; standard costing (production rates, BOMs, and overheads), transactional discipline, and reporting accuracy.
• Partner with site leadership on site capex plans: forecast, approvals, payback and post-mortem reviews.
• Support and/or develop critical recurring and ad-hoc reporting and analysis to drive the business.
• Analyze manufacturing operations, equipment availability and utilization, analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided to determine effects on cost.
• Drive and ensure site compliance to internal and external audits and policies.
• Practices strong engagement with team members including accepting diversity of ideas and thoughts, sharing responsibility for success, demonstrating honesty and integrity, helping employees solve problems and showing respect.

• Participate in safety and housekeeping programs as required.
• Participate in staff/production meetings with the Operations group.
• Participate in change management as it relates to accounting systems, processes and procedures. Lead the effort and provide training as required.
• Budgeting/Forecasting Process - involvement in plant production rates, BOMs, and OH. Work directly with Operations and Plant Leadership during the budgeting cycle to identify areas of opportunity. Work with Analysts and local ops team to implement the business plan and execute consistent process and reporting.

Under This Roof, We Require

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 8 years of Cost/Manufacturing management experience with budgeting, forecasting and driving business results

Under This Roof, We Also Value

• Designation of CPA, CMA or MBA are pluses
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards
• Ability to communicate, both written, and orally, in English is required
• Ability to meet extensive travel requirements in first 1-2 years for the opportunity to visit and train at existing GAF locations
• Ability to work collaboratively cross-functionally
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to rely on experience and exercise professional judgment in decision making,
• planning and accomplishing goals
• Innovative approach to process, systems, and leadership
• Customer and compliance focus
• Proficiency in Cost Accounting
• Strong leadership and development skills
• Critical thinking/analytical skills

How We Protect What Matters Most

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family