Win at Wilsonart At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life. Here, you’ll win with: Support that keeps you well Medical, dental, and life insurance Company-paid short- and long-term disability FSAs and dependent care options Vision and legal benefits Gym discounts and wellness clinics Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents Opportunities to grow Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility Training, coaching, and mentorship Development programs to support your goals Time for what matters Paid vacation and holidays in your first year A culture that respects work-life balance Job Description: Wilsonart is seeking a Lead Cost Systems Analyst – Manufacturing to drive design and governance of manufacturing cost and intercompany processes across our ERP platforms. This role combines deep manufacturing cost accounting expertise with leadership of cross-functional solution design in Oracle Cost Management, Inventory, WIP/Manufacturing, and related financial integrations. Role Summary The Lead Cost Systems Analyst owns the end-to-end design and roadmap for cost and inventory accounting capabilities, ensuring consistency across plants and business units. The role partners with Plant Finance, Corporate Control, Operations, and IT to standardize processes, improve cost transparency, and support strategic decisions on pricing, sourcing, and network design. Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Cost Accounting Leadership Act as functional lead for manufacturing cost and inventory accounting processes in Oracle EBS and/or Oracle Cloud, setting standards and guiding solution decisions Define and govern standard costing frameworks, including global design for cost elements, overhead structures, resource/activity rates, and cost roll practices across plants Lead design of WIP accounting, job costing, and variance models to support meaningful analysis by product, line, plant, and business unit Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cost and inventory processes, including simplification, standardization, and enhanced visibility to cost drivers and variances Provide functional leadership for projects, enhancements, and rollouts impacting manufacturing cost and inventory, including planning, impact assessment, and testing strategy Support month-end and year-end close for manufacturing cost and inventory at a governance level, ensuring consistency of reconciliations, cost rolls, and variance explanations across sites Intercompany Manufacturing & Trading Flows Own intercompany manufacturing and trading design: intercompany price/markup structures, cost flow and COGS recognition, intercompany inventory flows, and settlement/reconciliation processes Partner with Finance leadership to align system design with transfer pricing policies and global inventory strategies Establish controls and automation for intercompany balancing, elimination entries, and consolidated reporting across multiple legal entities Support multi-currency intercompany transactions with proper foreign exchange tracking and compliance documentation Design and maintain intercompany reconciliation frameworks to ensure timely resolution of discrepancies between trading partners Cross-Functional Solution Design Lead cross-functional workshops to capture business requirements, challenge legacy practices, and design future-state processes for costing and manufacturing Translate strategic business objectives into detailed functional designs and Oracle configurations, following Oracle best practices for manufacturing and cost accounting Oversee functional configuration for Oracle Cost Management, Inventory, WIP/Manufacturing, and SLA rules affecting cost, variances, and intercompany flows Collaborate with technical teams on solution architecture, integrations, and data strategies related to production, inventory, and cost Partner with Plant Finance, Corporate Controlling, and Operations teams to align cost accounting system design with make-vs-buy decisions, outsourcing strategies, and contract manufacturing scenarios Knowledge Management & Team Development Mentor and guide other analysts and key users on best practices for cost accounting in Oracle Develop and maintain functional documentation, process maps, and training materials for cost and inventory processes Serve as escalation point for complex cost accounting issues and system defects Build functional expertise within the organization through knowledge transfer, training sessions, and hands-on coaching Stay current on Oracle product roadmaps, manufacturing cost accounting best practices, and industry trends Experience and Qualifications Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or related field; advanced degree or certification (CPA, CMA) preferred 6-8 years of ERP-based financial systems experience, with at least 5+ years focused primarily on manufacturing cost accounting and inventory in a multi-plant environment Deep knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including global standard costing models, overhead allocation, WIP/job costing, inventory valuation, and intercompany cost flows Extensive, hands-on experience with Oracle Cost Management, Inventory, and WIP/Manufacturing in Oracle EBS (R12) and/or Oracle Cloud, including design of SLA rules for cost and intercompany Proven experience designing and supporting intercompany manufacturing and trading flows, multi-entity/multi-currency environments, and complex reconciliations between subledger and GL Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and standardize processes across sites or business units Technical & Analytical Skills Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting principles including: Standard costing, actual costing, and weighted average costing methodologies Cost rollup and cost update processes across multi-level BOMs Material, labor, overhead, and outside processing cost elements Manufacturing variance analysis (material, labor, overhead, yield) and root-cause investigation Absorption costing and period-end close procedures for manufacturing Expertise in Oracle Costing (CMC), Inventory (INV), Work in Process (WIP), Bills of Material (BOM), and integration with General Ledger and Subledger Accounting (SLA) Experience with intercompany accounting frameworks including automated intercompany invoicing, settlements, eliminations, and transfer pricing methodologies Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES) and shop floor data collection integration with Oracle Financials Strong analytical skills with track record of using cost and variance analysis to drive operational and financial improvements Preferred Qualifications CPA, CMA, or equivalent cost accounting credential Experience in global manufacturing with significant intercompany production, contract manufacturing, and distribution flows Experience leading or playing a key role in Oracle Cloud Manufacturing/Cost Management implementations or migrations from EBS Background in discrete manufacturing or process manufacturing industries (building materials, chemicals, industrial products, automotive, consumer goods) Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies and their impact on cost accounting Knowledge of Advanced Product Costing (APC) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) integration with Oracle Financials Understanding of transfer pricing documentation requirements and tax implications of intercompany pricing structures Experience with M&A integration activities involving manufacturing operations and cost system consolidation What We Offer Opportunity to shape cost accounting and intercompany design across a global manufacturing footprint High-visibility role with direct exposure to Finance leadership and strategic decision-making Collaborative, cross-functional environment working closely with Plant Finance, Operations, and IT teams Professional development opportunities and growth path within financial systems and manufacturing finance Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart. Wilsonart is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. At Wilsonart, we believe in the power of possibilities. Making surfaces that combine form and function. Flexibility and durability. Practicality and possibility. With our engineered surfaces, we can replicate the surfaces of nature. We can create new, inspired looks with more durable, sustainable materials. If it can be imagined, we can make it happen. We manufacture and distribute High Pressure Laminate, Coordinated TFL and Edgeband, Quartz, Solid Surface, Epoxy, and other decorative engineered surfaces for use in the office, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality, and retail markets.

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