Cost Accounting Manager

Company: Confidential
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

*Position Description*We want an outstanding individual to fill our Cost Accounting Manager position based in Santa Rosa, California. You will manage the cost accounting department and assist in the preparation and management of consolidated financial statements for all company entities and continually improve our cost accounting system. The position will report to the Corporate Controller/Corporate Accounting Manager and work closely with other members of the accounting team.*This is a full-time position based at our Santa Rosa, CA corporate office and will comply with the Company's health policies regarding in-office and remote work.COVID-19 vaccination is required for this roleResponsibilities* Lead all aspects of the cost accounting function, including monthly and quarterly close procedures over the inventory-related accounts, reviewing inventory cycle and physical counts, and the support of budgeting and analysis over profitability.* Collaborate with other members of the Accounting and Finance teams, as well as senior management, other departments including Supply Chain, Customer Service, Manufacturing and Operations and external and internal auditors.* Responsible for reconciliation of all inventory general ledger accounts.* Ownership of all cost of sales general ledger accounts.* Plans, organizes and directs all cost accounting activities.* Performs detailed calculations and analysis to determine the inventory reserves and lower of cost or market analysis.* Responsible for the accounting for fixed assets and instruments, including depreciation calculations and account reconciliations.* Develops and monitors labor and overhead rates.* Performs monthly and quarterly financial analysis over gross margin as compared to prior periods and budget.* Prepares profitability analysis with communication of issues and recommended solutions and improvements.* Provides input for process improvements to the inventory and fixed assets activities to support a timely and accurate accounting close.* Works with the business to monitor on-going cycle counts, ensuring accuracy of inventory counts, supporting documentation and review of results and adjustments.* Assists with forecasting and the annual budget preparation process relating to cost of sales and product margins.* Supports senior leadership in establishing controls necessary with respect to all aspects of inventory and costs of sales.Qualifications and Requirements* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance* 5-8+ year's relevant Cost Accounting experience with a manufacturing company required. Agriculture industry a plus.* Supervisory or Management experience preferred.* Publicly traded company experience a plus.* Must be able to meet deadlines and quickly adapt in a changing environment.* Large ERP system experience required. SAP B1 a plus.* Exceptional Excel and Word capabilities essential.* Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.**What we bring to the table* Our co-workers are a close-knit, intelligent, collaborative and motivated team.* We care about you. We offer competitive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits for employees and their dependents.* Invest in yourself and your family. We offer a company 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible employees. Eligible employees have worked with the company for 6 months and are 21 years of age or older.* We value diversity and inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.**Company Description**Our Company's mission is to bridge the strong roots and rich heritage of our industry with the bright future and unlimited potential now available to companies that fully understand the intricacies of our business. From seed to sale, our brands, products, and assets are meticulously developed from cultivation and manufacturing to direct sale to the consumer. Throughout the entire process, we value every element of the supply chain and proudly serve distributors, retailers and consumers across California.We are committed to equality, diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. We know we will always have to work to contribute to making our world a more equitable place. We focus first on building a values driven foundation inside the physical and virtual walls of our company and make concerted efforts to engage in the local communities we operate in and the global community for which we are citizens.We strive to be a steward of our ecological environment, knowing that our business's health and the health of our people is dependent and integrally connected to the health of the earth's ecosystem. We do our best to tread lightly.*Job Type: Full-timePay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Paid sick time* Paid time off* Vision insurancePhysical Setting:* OfficeSchedule:* Monday to FridayCOVID-19 considerations:COVID-19 vaccination is required for this roleExperience:* Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)* Cost accounting: 1 year (Preferred)* ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location:* One locationWork Remotely:* NoWork Location: One location

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