About Our Company – Prospiant, the agriculture technology business portfolio of Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK), and the leading U.S.-based provider of turnkey controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions for growing fruits, vegetables, hemp, and cannabis. The company has expertise in custom-designed, manufactured, and installed greenhouses for research, education, and retail garden centers. Prospiant embodies long-term stability with the unmatched financial strength and end-to-end expertise of our heritage brands; gained during more than 150 years of combined business success.
We are trusted AgTech experts partnering to grow a prosperous and sustainable world. Our success in the produce, commercial, and cannabis markets couldn’t be possible without our employees’ commitment to our core values – Make It Better, Make It Right, Make It Together, and Make An Impact.
- Make It Better – Challenges our way of thinking every day to exceed the needs of our customers and improve our business and workplace. Raises the bar and sets new standards.
- Make It Right – Cares about doing the right thing for fellow employees, customers, and our communities. Holds high standards of ethics and safety and includes others. Does not look the other way when something is amiss.
- Make It Together – Works collaboratively with others, across the organization, and with our customers. Fosters a culture that is inclusive of different perspectives and experiences.
- Make An Impact – Approaches work and life with an intent to drive change and make a difference for our customers, investors, and community.
Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American AgTech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science, and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.
Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com
Position Summary:
The Cost & Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for supporting the continuous transformation of Prospiant accounting operations to improve processes, mitigate risk, improve efficiency, and enhance accuracy of the companys financial results. The Cost & Continuous Improvement Manager will play an integral role in influencing change while shaping a best-in-class culture through balance of financial process and technical acumen, leadership, and engagement skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Implement industry best practices
- Review existing processes. Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities. Make recommendations. Lead changes
- Incorporate technology as appropriate. Identify technical partners and make recommendations. Support system implementations
- Establish core KPIs. Drive standardized reporting. Support ad hoc analysis
- Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff. Recommend further courses of action
- Drive team culture. Manage, mentor and upskill a team. Drive a continuous improvement and LEAN mindset
- Maintain SOPs and ensure continuous efficiency improvements in accordance with SOX
- Manage cycle count program
- Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory investigating and explaining book to physical adjustments
- Analyze inventory trends and develop reports which highlight and communicate significant changes
- Develop and maintain performance metrics for material costs and establishes material and labor standards
- Analyze standard cost variances in material, labor, and manufacturing overhead
- Calculate E&O reserve for multiple locations
- Perform standard cost rolls and provide analysis of inventory impact
- Review inventory and other general ledger accounts
- Prepare journal entries
- Prepare account reconciliations
- Perform monthly closing activities
- Assist in preparation of month-end reporting package
- Provide information requested by external and internal audit teams
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field
- 5+ years experience in Accounting
- 3+ years of relevant work experience in Inventory and Cost Accounting
- Intermediate to advanced skill in Excel
- Prior experience using ERP systems, Epicor preferred
- Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to interact with our valued team members
- Ability to sit or walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 20lbs
- Minimal travel
Why Prospiant?
- Complete Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) with company match
- Opportunities for career development and advancement
- Dynamic workplace
- Paid volunteer time off
- Education assistance
- Referral bonus
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Opportunity to get involved with employee resource groups and engagement events
Gibraltar is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.