Manager, Cost Accounting Manager, Cost Accounting

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Morton, IL

About The Position

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Are you passionate about leveraging financial insights to drive operational efficiency and profitability? Join Nestlé as a Cost Accounting Manager and become a strategic partner to our business and functional units. In this high-impact role, you’ll lead cost analysis, champion process improvements, and help shape decisions that fuel our market leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
5+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance (Factory, Supply Chain, or Sales Controller roles preferred).
Proficiency in English; SAP and advanced Excel skills highly valued.
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Deep understanding of business processes, internal controls, and IT systems supporting E2E finance.
Internals: Expertise in Nestlé Costing (CSM, CSD, TP) and Accounting Standards (NAS).
Knowledge of local tax legislation and reporting guidelines.
Experience benchmarking with other markets and driving value creation across the full business value chain.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry preferred.
Demonstrated success in efficiency and best practice projects.

Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partner: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights on COGS, cost of production, distribution costs, and transfer pricing. Influence key decisions that improve profitability and operational performance.
Cost Leadership: Lead the quarterly calculation and analysis of ACE, DFs, FFOH, depreciation, and distribution costs. Ensure accuracy and timeliness in all market inputs and costing processes.
Financial Stewardship: Oversee period-end closing, ensuring precise calculation of actual costs and compliance with Nestlé standards. Deliver clear, data-driven dashboards and monthly analysis (actuals vs. forecast and prior year).
Decision Support: Provide ad hoc analysis for business units, support CapEx decisions, and deliver relevant inputs for transfer pricing and export studies. Build foreign currency exposure models for hedging strategies.
Continuous Improvement: Drive and participate in cost optimization and benchmarking projects, both locally and above-market. Streamline E2E costing processes and champion best practices.
Change Agent: Act as the single point of contact for above-market costing projects. Collaborate with CoCs, IT, and global teams on costing deployments and innovations.
Talent Developer: Mentor and develop the costing team, fostering growth through project participation, workshops, and stakeholder engagement.
Compliance & Training: Ensure all costing activities meet Nestlé and local standards. Lead costing-related training and promote a culture of compliance and continuous learning.

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