Cost Accounting Manager - Sparks, MD

BD • Sparks, MD

191d • $99,700 - $164,300

About The Position

Cost Accounting Manager provides Financial/Accounting support mainly but not limited to the BD-DS Baltimore Campus Sites. We are the makers of possible BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. In this role, the Cost Accounting Manager provides Financial/Accounting support mainly but not limited to the BD-DS Baltimore Campus Sites. This position requires a strong cost accounting background, experience with monthly plant performance reporting, and willing to managing multiple deliverables. This position will maintain accounting and reporting procedures resulting in accurate product costs and manufacturing performance reporting. Promote change, as needed, to ensure compliance to GAAP/SOX, reviewing and delivering recommendations for continuous improvement, and clearly communicating relevant financial information to plant leadership and DS Business.

Requirements

• Requires 3+ years of relevant progressive accounting / finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Proven ability to lead and serve as an effective team member in a large organization including planning, developing, organizing, directing, managing, and evaluating personnel.
• Strong cost accounting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to improve controls and influence decisions through accounting knowledge and data driven financial analysis.
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, VLOOKUPS, etc.).
• ERP experience is necessary; specifically, SAP experience is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well with management of all levels.
• Knowledge of corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Self-driven, proactive and seeks continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed, challenging environment with strong attention to detail.
• Should be well organized and possess good analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead projects.
• Audit experience preferred, and knowledge of SOX controls.

Nice To Haves

• A CPA, MBA, or CMA is preferred.
• Prior experience with Plant Dashboard reporting and commentary preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support all planning, reporting, and analysis of Standard Product Costing, Manufacturing Variances, Inventory and its component parts.
• Developing standard costs.
• Ensuring manufacturing performance is accurately reported.
• OEM's Accounting Month End Activities.
• Reconciliations.
• Ensures that financial reports and records are prepared in compliance with US GAAP and BD financial policies.
• Ensures that financial controls are maintained and that the requirements of the Sarbanes/Oxley Act are met.
• Assists both internal and external auditors with their periodic review of the BD Diagnostic Systems financial records.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.
• Support the Sparks Instrument Plant needs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Performance-based culture.
• Opportunities for rewards and recognition.
• Support for well-being and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree