Regional Manufacturing Accountant, Multi-Site - Tuscola, IL or Carrollton, KY at Cabot

Job description

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations. If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply! Your Role at Cabot: Cabot Corporation is seeking a Regional Manufacturing Accountant to join the team at either Cabot location in Tuscola, IL or Carrollton, KY. This role supports multiple Cabot sites: Tuscola, IL, Carrollton, KY or Midland, MI). The Regional Manufacturing Accountant plays a key role in managing daily, monthly, and regional financial operations, standard costing, cost accounting, and financial planning for Cabot’s manufacturing site. This position reports through plant/regional finance management to ensure operational performance is reflected accurately in financial reporting, local internal controls, and US GAAP compliance. This role is based fully onsite at either Cabot location in Tuscola, IL or Carrollton, KY, and 10-15% travel is required to the other sites. How You’ll Make an Impact: Month-End & Financial Closing: Lead or assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for the manufacturing site, ensuring balance sheet accuracy and general ledger integrity. Cost Accounting & Variance Analysis: Oversee standard product costing, monitor cost of goods sold (COGS), analyze operational variances (material, labor, overhead), and report on gross margin performance. Inventory Control: Partner with plant operations to manage physical inventory audits, cycle counts, standard cost updates, and reserve evaluations for obsolete/excess inventory. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare weekly/monthly performance dashboards, site financial reports, and cost analyses for regional management and local plant leadership. Budgeting & Forecasting: Support annual site operational budgeting, quarterly forecasting, capital expenditure (CapEx) tracking, and cash flow projections. Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure full alignment with Cabot’s internal financial controls, corporate accounting policies, US GAAP standards, and regulatory compliance. Process & ERP Optimization: Utilize ERP systems (such as SAP) to streamline reporting, fix system/posting issues, and drive continuous improvement in plant finance processes. What You’ll Bring to Cabot: University degree in Accounting or Finance. 5+ years’ accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. CPA designation or pursuit of the designation, is a plus. In-depth understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and plant cost accounting principles Proficiency with enterprise ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills Ability to communicate complex financial metrics to non-financial plant and operations personnel. How We’ll Support Your Success: The pay range for this role is from $91,750 to $126,200 . The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skill, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, all positions are eligible for health benefits on the first day of employment, 401K savings plans, vision, dental and annual bonus based on company performance. Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work. Growth –Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your