Job DescriptionJob Description
We are seeking a Cost Accountant Manager! You will oversee all cost accounting activities for two manufacturing plants and serve as a key financial partner to Operations leadership.
Job Type: Full Time Direct Hire
Location: Vernon, CA
Pay: $120k-$140k DOE
Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for managing all financial aspects of two manufacturing plants
- Participates in month-end and year-end closing
- Participates in preparation of annual budget and periodic forecasts
- Helps support Operations through partnering and preparation of timely detailed analytical reports regarding costs, spend and variances.
- Performs all activities of cost accounting function
- Performs various general accounting activities, including but not limited to journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned areas.
- Assists in identifying opportunities to improve profitability of the company
- Helps guide financial decisions by participating in establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Assists in overseeing and valuation of annual physical inventory
- Participates in audits, providing information to external auditors.
- Manages 2 direct report
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 5+ years of progressive manufacturing cost accounting experience. Food industry experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ownership of standard costing and variance analysis in a plant environment
- Proven ability to influence and challenge Operations leadership constructively
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, labor models, and overhead structures
- ERP experience required (SAP preferred, Oracle or similar acceptable)
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills