Hartz Secaucus , NJ 07096
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Senior Manager, Cost Accounting (Hybrid)
About Us:
Join Hartz, where our love for pets drives everything we do. With over 95 years of commitment to pet care excellence, we are a trusted household name across the United States. Innovation is at the heart of our mission as we continuously strive to provide products that nurture the special bond between pets and their owners, ensuring they experience nothing but Unconditional Love.
As leaders in the pet care industry, we are dedicated to pioneering advancements that enhance the well-being of pets, leading to happier, healthier, and longer lives. Our success is fueled by the passion and dedication of our diverse team members, who bring their unique perspectives and talents to every aspect of our work.
We are committed to cultivating an inclusive and supportive work environment where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are valued and empowered to thrive. At Hartz, your contributions matter, whether collaborating in the office or embracing the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. Together, we empower our employees and furry companions to make a meaningful impact within our company and beyond. Join us in shaping the future of pet care and experience the joy of making a difference, one pet at a time.
What We Offer …
Hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office and 2 days remote)
Competitive compensation and 401(k) match with immediate vesting
Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life & Disability Insurance
Generous PTO, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and other perks
A casual and pet-friendly work environment. You can bring your pet to work!
Opportunity to learn and develop
The Role …
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Manager of Cost Accounting with a manufacturing background to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance of the standard cost system, manufacturing accounting and analysis, and variance reporting. You will manage people, processes and systems.
Essential to this role is demonstrated expertise in financial modeling and analysis, coupled with excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of improving, automating, and streamlining procedures to consistently meet corporate financial objectives. This position is located at our Secaucus, NJ office, and has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule.
Your Responsibilities …
Manage the monthly manufacturing close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, preparing/reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation
Collect and analyze data about plant operational costs on monthly basis
Prepare monthly manufacturing analysis reports, and oversee supply chain initiatives
Lead monthly manufacturing and supply chain meetings with operations teams and leadership to support the growth of the business and share key cost findings
Manage preparation of annual cost-of-sales budgets and lead annual standard cost roll
Create and maintain standard product costing
Review cost estimates of new products for establishing selling prices
Work cross functionally with other departments on key operational projects and cost accounting requirements
Manage annual audit process as it relates to cost of sales, manufacturing operation and inventory by working directly with the auditors to answer queries and provide analysis as required in a timely manner
Assist with compilation of certain information for preparation of tax returns
Prepare commentary for cost-of-sales variances to budget
Requirements
You'll Need …
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA, CMA and/or MBA preferred
6+ years' experience managing manufacturing cost accounting in expanding companies
Expert financial modeling and analysis skills
Prior experience providing financial support to senior leadership
Experience working with an ERP system (Oracle ERP preferred)
Experience working with Business Performance Management system (IBM COGNOS TM1 preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel (v-lookup, pivot tables)
If this sounds like a good match and you want to learn more about this exciting role, get in touch with us today!
Hartz is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
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