Sr Manager, FP&A

Description

On a typical day, the manager leads monthly and quarterly close processes, prepares manufacturing variances, COGS analysis, inventory reconciliations, and reviews general ledger accounts. They analyze standard versus actual manufacturing costs, develop and maintain standard costs, labor rates and overhead allocations, and support factory billing adjustments. Additional duties include overseeing intercompany accounting, managing fixed‑asset capitalization, reviewing freight spending, supervising inventory valuation and cycle counts, monitoring key cost metrics, ensuring GAAP compliance, supporting audits, and presenting cost reports to senior leadership.

• Lead monthly and quarterly close, preparing manufacturing variances, COGS analysis, inventory reconciliations, and GL reviews.
• Analyze standard vs. actual manufacturing costs to identify cost drivers and profitability opportunities.
• Develop and maintain standard costs, labor and burden rates, and allocate overhead.
• Support factory billing adjustments for New Equipment jobs.
• Oversee intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and dispute resolution.
• Manage fixed‑asset capitalization and reconcile with capital project spend.
• Review freight spending, accrue costs, and analyze cost per load.
• Supervise inventory valuation, cycle counts, excess and obsolete reserves, and perpetual reconciliations.
• Monitor key cost metrics and provide proactive variance explanations with recommendations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and support internal and external audits.
• Prepare and present cost reports and financial analyses to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive cost efficiencies and standardize accounting practices.
• Conduct ad‑hoc analyses and lead continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Communicate complex cost information clearly to finance and non‑finance stakeholders.

Requirements

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, with CPA or CMA certification preferred, and at least five years of progressive cost and general accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Required technical skills include strong proficiency in cost accounting principles, variance analysis, inventory valuation, advanced Excel, and experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards and reporting tools like Hyperion and QlikView. The role also demands strong analytical, communication, problem‑solving, and collaborative abilities, as well as a commitment to continuous learning and adherence to Otis’ values of safety, ethics, and quality.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/CMA preferred.
• Possess 5+ years of cost accounting and general accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in cost accounting principles, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and COGS reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience in JD Edwards, Hyperion, Smart View, and QlikView preferred.
• Exhibit strong analytical ability to interpret complex financial and operational data.
• Proven problem‑solving and collaborative skills in fast‑paced manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturer, serving more than 2.4 billion people daily and maintaining a portfolio of roughly 2.4 million units worldwide. With 72,000 employees across more than 200 countries, the company values diversity, innovation, and people‑centric leadership. Otis offers equal‑opportunity employment, comprehensive training, and programs such as the Employee Scholar Program to support professional growth, while emphasizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments.

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