Dexter, the premier manufacturer and distributor of axles and trailer parts and accessories serving the trailer, RV, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a Cost Accounting Manager at our headquarters located in Elkhart, Indiana. 

Dexter employs over 3,800 people in the U.S. and Canada, operates 20 manufacturing facilities, and distributes trailer parts and accessories through over 50 company-owned distribution locations. Dexter has achieved its many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. Dexter is a wholly owned subsidiary of DexKo Global, Inc. 

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

What You Will Do:

Contribute to the profitability of the company through the provisions of financial and business management, encompassing the ideas of business planning, control, reporting, and the analysis and interpretation of business results as they relate to the strategic and operating objectives.

Work with Operations to further develop the company's costing system to enhance profitability as well as incorporate newly acquired business into the costing system.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees full-cycle cost accounting.
• Timely financial reporting, financial cost analysis, and interpretation of financial information for Senior Management.
• Partners with management to improve customer profitability.
• Aligns standards to budget by calculating burden and material rates.
• Works with external auditors on account support and information requests.
• Develops costing portion of annual budget, re-forecasts as needed.
• Develops, maintains and monitors internal controls and accounting policies and procedures.
• Creates weekly reports that enhance the accuracy of the costing system.
• Collects and produces information for corporate and/or divisional planning and control.
• Develops make-versus-buy models.
• Manages information systems integrity for financial reporting.
• Maintains and keeps abreast of accounting standards and developments.
• Performs other tasks or duties as assigned.

 Supervisory Responsibilities

•  Manages the day-to-day activities of the Cost Accounting team. 

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a comparable discipline
• 5+ years related experience in cost accounting
• Managerial or supervisory experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience of the above-listed requirements.

We care for our people.  Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:

• Dexter offers a competitive salary
• This position is Bonus eligible for the company bonus program
• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA,
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions (4% match on 1^st 4%)
• Opportunities for internal career development and growth

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.