Cost Accountant - Tate Inc.

Job Type: Full-time

Duration of role: Permanent

Position: 1

Reporting to: Head of Plant Controlling

Location: Jessup, MD

About Us

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

We are excited by potentially welcoming you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

About the Role

The Cost Accountant will play a key technical role in supporting all manufacturing plants and will report directly to the Head of Plant Controlling. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and enforcing cost accounting controls, ensuring compliance in collaboration with plant controllers and operational teams. Additionally, they will analyze cost structures and related reports, contributing to improvements in costing processes and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Costing Structure Analysis
  • Collaborate with plant controllers to analyze and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring accuracy and alignment with production realities.
  • Evaluate cost center structures and provide insights into plant profitability performance, identifying trends and areas for optimization.
  • Support the development and refinement of costing methodologies to improve consistency and transparency across all plants.

• Internal Controls
  • Monitor and support compliance with key cost accounting controls, including Physical Inventory Counts, Obsolete Inventory Reserves, and Manufacturing Variances.
  • Conduct reviews to ensure adherence to established procedures and identify opportunities for strengthening controls.
  • Work closely with plant teams to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions where necessary.

• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify and implement opportunities to enhance cost accounting structures, working toward a standardized model that minimizes deviations across plants.
  • Collaborate with plant controllers and operational teams to streamline processes, reduce inefficiencies, and drive consistency in cost accounting practices.
  • Participate in specific projects related to Cost Accounting, ensuring the successful execution and delivery of key initiatives within the function

Additional Expectation

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline required.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting in an accounting or finance role.
• A strong understanding of finance and cost accounting. Experience in XA ERP, AS400, and Salesforce is a plus but not required.
• Must have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Experience with Power BI a plus.
• Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations.
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Employee Benefits

• Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
• World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us in creating a better world.
• Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
• Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
• Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership, and strive for excellence.

Tate is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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