Manufacturing Plant Managerial Accountant (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

About the role

Are you a finance professional who enjoys partnering with operations, uncovering insights through data, and driving business performance? We are seeking a Managerial Accountant to serve as the financial business partner for our Willoughby manufacturing facility while supporting operational finance initiatives across North America.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Manufacturing Leadership
• Serve as the financial representative on the Willoughby Plant Management Team
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain leaders to improve manufacturing performance and profitability
• Provide financial insight that supports strategic and operational decision-making
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects
• Drive Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly financial reports for the Willoughby facility and other North American operations as needed
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory performance, operational efficiency, and key business metrics
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities while recommending actionable solutions
• Support leadership with meaningful financial reporting and performance analysis
• Lead Cost Accounting & Product Costing
• Maintain accurate product costing and perform detailed cost analyses
• Conduct variance analysis to identify cost drivers and operational improvement opportunities
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities while recommending actionable solutions
• Support pricing, profitability, and investment decisions through accurate financial analysis
• Lead Planning & Continuous Improvement
• Lead the annual operating budget and planning process for the Willoughby facility
• Support month-end close, financial audits, capital project tracking, and other operational finance activities
• Perform special financial analyses and projects that support operational excellence
• Develop expertise in the company's ERP system (Movex/M3) and manufacturing processes
• Maintain the integrity of financial and operational data
• Partner with Operations to improve reporting accuracy and business processes
• Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, reporting, and decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 4–8 years of progressive experience in cost accounting and general accounting within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and product costing
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, supply chain, or plant finance
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build relationships with shop floor employees, supervisors, managers, and executive leadership
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in process manufacturing
• Experience with Movex (M3) or similar ERP systems
• Knowledge of inventory management, manufacturing KPIs, and operational finance
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives