Lead Cost Accountant

4 weeks ago

San Francisco, California, United States Michael Page Full time

We are exclusively partnered with the CFO at a prominent food manufacturer in the Greendale, WI area. Their products are sold in leading retailers such as Costco, Target, and Whole Foods. Due to rapid growth through strategic business decisions, they are now seeking a highly skilled Cost Accountant to join their team.

This newly created role offers a clear and fast-track career path to Cost Accounting Manager. Reporting directly into the Corporate Controller, you will have full ownership of the cost accounting function from raw materials to finished goods. This is an excellent opportunity to have high visibility to Senior Leaders and make a direct impact on transforming the business for the better.

Job Description:
  • Cost Analysis:
    • Evaluate and track product costs to ensure accuracy and adherence to company guidelines.
    • Perform regular cost reviews to identify improvement areas and cost-saving opportunities.
    • Partner with production and procurement teams to collect relevant cost data.
    • Audit work orders and record daily production and consumption entries.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting:
    • Support budget and forecast preparation by providing precise cost information.
    • Collaborate with departments to understand cost drivers and contribute to the budgeting process.
    • Compare actual performance with budgeted costs and perform variance analysis.
  • Financial Reporting:
    • Create and analyze financial reports related to costs for management and stakeholders.
    • Manage the month-end close process for plants, including inventory-related accruals and journal entries.
    • Offer insights and recommendations from cost analyses to aid strategic decision-making.
  • Inventory Valuation:
    • Manage inventory valuation while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
    • Work with inventory management to align physical counts with financial records.
    • Develop and maintain effective inventory costing methods.
  • Cost Controls:
    • Establish and maintain procedures to optimize cost control and operational efficiency.
    • Propose and implement cost-saving measures without affecting product quality.
    • Track and report key performance metrics related to cost control.
  • Process Improvement:
    • Regularly assess and enhance cost accounting systems and processes.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
    • Apply best practices in cost accounting to foster ongoing improvement.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3+ years of accounting experience
  • Manufacturing experience (food & beverage industry nice to have)
  • Solid understanding of cost accounting principles and standards, knowing the process from start to finish (raw material to finished goods)
  • ERP system experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Understanding and application of accounting principles/practices
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation package: $85,000 per year
  • Bonus potential
  • Strong benefits
  • Fast-growing company
  • Clear track path to Cost Accounting Manager
  • Opportunity to make a direct and immediate impact on the company
  • Ample room to progress your career internally or within another business unit/division
  • Highly visible role, partnering with senior leaders
  • Tons of mentorship and training from the team
  • Awesome team culture

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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