Cost Accountant

Company Overview

Constellation Brands is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It’s worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry.

This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest‑growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what’s next.

Under minimal supervision, the Cost Accountant will be responsible for completing cost accounting activities for the Wine & Spirits Division entities to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This individual will also function as a key support role to business partners, handling all activities related to the global accounting function: close procedures, preparation, review and analysis, maintaining a strong control environment, and other activities necessary to support consolidated financial statements.

The Cost Accountant must exhibit agility as we operate in a fast‑paced environment.

• Primary functions of cost accounting include:
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of cost accounting reports, including cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
  • Analyze costs of inventory, COGS, identify trends, and provide insights.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including operations, supply chain, and finance, to drive cost efficiencies and support strategic initiatives.
• Responsible for preparation of monthly accounting close procedures to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls, and the accuracy of financial statements. Specific month‑end close activities include:
  • Collaboration with business partners outside of accounting to accumulate support needed for journal entry preparation.
  • Preparation of journal entries for operating companies, as well as consolidation and elimination entries.
  • Review of trial balances and monthly and quarterly trends; perform additional review as needed to support the close.
  • Analysis and review of operating company financial statements, both foreign and domestic.
  • Preparation of high‑quality balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Preparation and presentation of quarterly analysis deliverables.
• Support a sustainable and efficient close and reporting process with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Preparation of quarterly external reporting deliverables and support of internal and external audit requirements.

• 1‑3 years of experience in public accounting and/or relevant industry experience (combination preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• CPA certification or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel required; experience with SAP and One Stream a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment, managing multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statements; experience working with publicly traded companies a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Rochester, New York

Full time

Finance & Accounting

$63,200.00 ‑ $92,800.00

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees. Compensation is based on cost of labor and may be adjusted for geographic market. Payment may range accordingly, and the range may be modified in the future. Salary decisions are made based on prevailing minimum wage, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).