Cost Analyst

Lasko Products, an industry leader of home environment products for over 100 years, is seeking a Cost Analyst. This role is based in our Franklin, TN manufacturing facility.  Key areas of responsibility will include: Teaming: Must be collaborative and work with Plant and Department Managers Miscellaneous ad-hoc reporting as requested from all finance leadership Plant Strategy: Calculate daily CPUs and efficiency reports to help drive improvements in key cost and production areas Develop weekly trending variance analysis, to see performance versus standard Work with engineering to develop easy-to-read daily plant dashboard, that covers all areas including cost, production, shipping, efficiency, and safety Forecasting and Budgeting: Lead yearly AOP and periodic forecast updates for all labor and overhead expenses in the plant Collaborate with department managers to develop budgets around headcount, supplies, maintenance and more Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production and general plant performance reports, with comparative view to AOP and forecasts Cost Accounting and Reporting: Lead yearly Standard Cost Roll for all manufactured items in Franklin, TN by updating BOMs and routings with alignment to yearly AOP Maintain accurate, fully costed BOMs for all WIP and FG inventory throughout the year Month End: Prepare monthly JE’s in a timely manner Analyze month end results with comparative view to AOP and forecasts and explain variances Prepare account reconciliations for plant related accrual accounts Inventory: Maintain accurate perpetual inventory balances for all Tennessee locations, including main plant, warehouse, and any outside warehouse as applicable. Plan, coordinate, and conduct annual physical inventory for Tennessee facilities. Develop, improve and implement process and controls for: All areas above Regular cycle counts in the manufacturing facility EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications needed in addition to the topics above: 4+ years of finance/accounting experience, with at least 1 in manufacturing Must have a proactive and solid follow up approach Experience documenting process and controls Strong MS Office skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills Consumer Products manufacturing (preferred) ERP experience- QAD preferred  About Lasko Products Love Your Air™ Lasko Products is the leading air solutions brand with a reputation for reliable products, peak performance, and perpetual innovation – our commitment to our customers for over a century. Founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia, Lasko has evolved for over a century to become the global leader in air solution products. From our roots in small appliances, fans, and portable heaters, we’ve grown to become the leading home comfort company while maintaining our unwavering commitment to quality and value. Today, Lasko stands as a symbol of innovation, offering consumers ar...