Cost Accounting Manager - (Auburndale, FL)

good2grow • Auburndale, FL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Results-driven Cost Accountant with experience in CPG manufacturing, specializing in analyzing production costs, optimizing inventory valuation, and supporting data-driven decision-making. Skilled in standard costing, variance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with operations and supply chain teams to improve efficiency and profitability. Adept at managing cost controls, budgeting, and financial reporting in fast-paced environments, with a strong focus on identifying cost-saving opportunities and enhancing overall financial performance. Candidates must reside in the Auburndale, FL area to be considered for this role.

Requirements

• Strong analytical mindset, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence communicate clearly and concisely to gain alignment and drive action across varying audiences
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Time management and project management skills a must!
• Attention to details and dedication to getting things right
• Maintain high level of organization, time management and project management skills, commitment to follow through, enthusiasm, and motivation
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting roles or related
• Experience with standard costing
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software (e.g. NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modeling

Nice To Haves

• Masters in accounting or finance
• CPA License or equivalent certifications
• Knowledge within the CPG industry

Responsibilities

• Supports the inventory management and close process
• Ensures inventory counts are logged, approved and posted appropriately
• Reconciles inventory variances and manages write offs and reserves
• Runs inventory valuation reports to ensure the GL ties to the inventory ledger and reconciles variances
• Manages and posts cost allocations
• Collaborates with the Operations team to lead the Standard Costing Process
• Gathers Standard Costing data to manage the systematic flow of standards and ensures costs and variances are flowing to correct accounts
• Completes the annual Standard Cost Roll in a timely manner and ensures appropriate standards are applied to each item
• Supports the Operations team with new items and ensure costing is set up appropriately
• Monitors BOM changes and validates costs
• Collaborates with the Operations Finance Manager with shared responsibilities to support the Companys cost and operations finance initiatives
• Supports with monthly close variance analysis (labor, overhead, material)
• Ensures that recurring errors or issues are addressed and corrected
• Supports the broader accounting team
• Audit support and compliance
• Cost of goods sold accounting support

Benefits

• good2grow offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Short and Long Term Disability (along with salary continuation), a robust Parental Leave Policy, Life Insurance, 12 Paid Holidays, plus a generous Paid Time Off package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees