Senior Cost Accountant

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cost Accountatn to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Team in West Hartford, CT. The position will support our manufacturing operations in West Hartford, Connecticut.  The role is responsible for the day to day financial and operational support for our Wiremold facility. This position is responsible for supporting the following financial activities of the plant; monthly accounting close, productivity reviews, financial reporting and internal controls, standard costing and budgeting.

What Will You Do?

Main Job Duties:

• Various job duties/responsibilities and special projects as required
• Support Trade and Compliance team with Country of Origin Analysis
• Assist in the financial management and reporting for WM Operations functions
• Act as financial liaison to support the WM operational groups
• Month end financial close including but not limited to journal entries, consolidation reports, monthly account reconciliations
• Perform monthly financial variance analysis
• Develop financial models using Excel and other financial reporting system to report and communicate trends on financial performance
• Participate in the budget and forecast process and provide finance support to functional cost center leaders; oversee and manage the creation and completion of annual budgets
• Manage annual standards setting process
• Partner on fixed asset tracking and reporting of capital expenditures
• Perform ad-hoc project analysis to support EWS finance & operations functions
• Provide internal controls with entity level balance sheet reviews and documentation for selected financial control procedures
• Performs other similar and related duties as required

Required Skills

Education:   Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related subject matter combined with experience. 

Experience: 5 - 7 years of relevant experience.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required.
• Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities. Requires close attention to detail, ability to audit work to identify issues and implement processes to prevent errors.
• Exceptional computer skills, extensive knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and data base software, proficiency with various e-mail, calendaring, meeting management and related communications software 
• Able to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation. Able to create effective reports, presentations, and business correspondence. Must be an effective listener, able to maintain focus extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information.
• Must have solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business.

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world.  Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential.  For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices  

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