Cost Accounting Manager

Base Pay Range

$/yr - $/yr

Annual Bonus

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PRO, Inc

Cost Accounting Manager

Burlington, MA | Hybrid

PE backed, Global, 600m+, CPG company. Great culture, opportunity for impact. Things are going well and tell is continuing to grow.

This role is responsible for managing and analyzing inventory accounting and manufacturing cost data to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong cost control. The position partners cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to investigate variances, support audits, improve processes, and deliver actionable insights through data analysis, reporting, and continuous process improvement.

• Calculate and maintain the company’s inventory standards for raw materials, packaging and finished goods
• Calculate and record the capitalization of inventory variances – PPV/IPV, over/under absorption
• Analyze monthly variances to budget/forecast
• Investigate manufacturing related problems and variances, inventory transaction issues, and scrap & cycle count
• Organize complex data utilizing advanced Excel and database skills
• Represent accounting in cross-functional teams for process/systems implementations, new product launches, special projects
• Create and analyze performance metrics
• Ad hoc analysis
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and roll forwards
• Prepare journal entries for monthly financial statements.
• Ensure and record reasonable estimate of inventory obsolescence reserve
• Work directly with audit and tax firms related to inventory accounting
• Provide periodic reporting to outside parties, such as banks and government agencies
• Continuously improve / streamline / automate work processes, reports, and analyses

• Minimum five years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment with multi-location and multi-currency
• A strong cost accounting background and sound understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
• A working knowledge of ERP/MRP platforms and advanced Excel skills
• High energy with strong organizational prioritization and time management skills; strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• A customer-driven mindset and is a team player committed to developing and maintaining partnerships and strong working relationships with other departments and with staff
• The ability to manage and work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal oversight
• The ability to be hands-on, detail orientated with the ability to work with and meet critical deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition assistance
  
  Disability insurance
• Student loan assistance
• Child care support
• Paid paternity leave