Cost Accounting Manager

About Wellness Pet Company

The Wellness Pet Company is on a mission to help the next generation of pet parents fulfill a shared life of wellbeing with their pets through a foundation of proven nutrition. We craft high-quality pet food, dental chews, treats, and topper recipes that balance high-quality natural ingredients with the latest scientific research and technologies. Wellies are obsessed with delivering proven health outcomes that pet parents can see and pets can taste, and we value collaboration, accountability, and ownership of outcomes.

This role is eligible for hire at either our Burlington, MA or our South St. Paul, MN offices. Team members must reside within a commutable distance and be willing to work on-site in accordance with the location’s regular office hours.

• 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, and 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

• Always starts with the consumer
• Is dedicated to doing it right the first time
• Brings their best every day
• Has an “all-in” mindset
• Embraces the hard things and does them right away
• Owns their outcomes
• Gives back to their community

• Minimum eight 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 oriented with the ability to work with and meet critical deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to occasionally travel to other Wellness Pet offices or manufacturing facilities

Salary Range - $118,

Wellness Pet is committed to supporting the overall well-being of its employees through a comprehensive benefits package. Team members have access to essential health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability benefits. The company also offers life insurance and AD&D coverage, along with supplemental health options. Wellness Pet prioritizes mental and emotional wellness through Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and supports growing families with paid parental leave.

Planning for the future is made easier with a competitive 401(k) retirement plan. Employees also enjoy generous paid time off, including company-paid holidays, vacation, personal time, sick time, and community service time, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.