Cost Accounting Manager Resume
Charles Foster
34, Welsh Streets
Greenville, SC, 1548
999-726-277
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- Over eight years of experience in accounting field.
- Ability to work with standard cost methodology.
- Knowledge of budgeting process.
- Knowledge of Corporate/unit cost accounting techniques and procedures.
- Ability to correlate operational activity with resulting financial impact.
- Strong independent research skills.
- Demonstrates solid project planning skills- able to effectively estimate length of project, resources and technology.
- Demonstrate strong computer skills (Excel, Access, Word, SAP, OMS, etc.).
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Strong analytical, systematic thinking and problem solving skills.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Ability to handle a fast paced environment and adapt to changes in direction.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1999-2003
Cost Accounting Manager
Fluor Corp. - Greenville, SC
Duties:
- Developed accurate and timely reporting, analyses, and forecasting of the company’s financials as it relates to the VPC operations.
- Developed and maintained product standard costs.
- Analyzed and explained manufacturing variances.
- Identified root causes and recommend corrective action.
- Acted as liaison between manufacturing and finance/accounting departments.
- Analyzed manufacturing burden rates and developed rational overhead allocation methodology.
- Developed and published management reports for inventory, labor, overhead, and manufacturing variances.
1997-1999
Cost Accountant
Robert Half Finance & Accounting - Greenville, SC
Duties:
- Prepared forecast of inventories and material cost.
- Prepared cost of production and cost of sales data.
- Reviewed and adjusted labor distribution.
- Prepared data for developing manufacturing and product budget allowances.
- Reconciled various inventory accounts.
- Reviewed and adjusted distribution of accounts payable invoices.
- Provided guidance and assistance in preparation of efficiency report.
1993-1996
Cost Analyst
Mitre Corporation - McLean, VA
Duties:
- Responsible for collection, presentation, analysis and verification of data, techniques, methodologies, and formats associated with cost analysis/cost estimating of very complex projects.
- Conducted economic analyses and cost estimation for various programs.
- Provided thought leadership with cost estimating methodologies.
- Used production and rate effects, data collection techniques, data validation and normalization techniques, cost estimating relationship development, risk analyses, and estimating phasing.
- Prepared business case analyses and support the creation of budget estimate.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 1993
Charleston Southern University, South Carolina, SC
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Management Accountant
- Certified Public Accountant
REFERENCES
Available on request.
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