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PPG Industries INC. Operations Accounting Manager, PMC and SCM - JR2410246 in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Operations Accounting Manager, PMC and SCM - JR2410246
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: As an Operations Accounting Manager, PMC & SCM, you will support the businesses by providing accurate and timely data and analysis related to product costs, manufacturing and distribution operations, and variances. You will manage the operations accounting activities for US locations for the Protective and Marine Coatings (PMC) and Specialty Coatings and Materials business units within the Global Business Finance Support organization. You will report to the newly created Operations Accounting Manager, SAP Locations.
Key Responsibilities * Lead a team of 4-6 people through coaching, goal setting, training and standardization of duties and tasks, collaboration and implementation of process improvements. * Guide the team and support the business in an environment that requires flexibility and changing priorities. * Complete month end close activities related to manufacturing and distribution operations and preparation of internal management reporting. * Provide the business with profit analysis in communication of distribution costs, manufacturing results and variances, purchase price variance, period costs, estimates, and manufacturing strategy. * Manage all inventory accounts including trend analysis, monthly account reconciliation approvals, physical inventory audits, and physical inventory reconciliation approvals. * Complete the annual budget and quarterly product re-costs to support accurate inventory valuation and decisions focused on product profitability. * Maintain internal controls and support internal and external audit activities. * Be prepared to take on other tasks or duties as required by our organization or as assigned by the manager by adapting to changing priorities
Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting with 5+ years of finance and accounting experience with exposure to manufacturing / plant accounting preferred. * Previous supervisory experience is strongly preferred. * Travel to manufacturing plant locations on a quarterly basis. * Technical proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel; experience with large Enterprise Resource Planning systems such as Oracle or SAP is preferred.
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.