Cost Accounting Manager - Lunds & Byerlys

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JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for overseeing the cost accounting and general ledger systems for our Food Production facilities, establishing production standards, setting pricing for facility customers (both internal and external), interpreting and communicating financial results, performing financial analysis and modeling, and assisting with the preparation of the financial plan and forecasts for the facilities. The role will also assist in production facility software projects, perform continuous improvement work for the facilities team, and is responsible for facility month-end close functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished. There are many necessary activities to satisfy any of the following performance guidelines.

• Oversee facility cost accounting and general ledger systems; including setup, maintenance and issue resolution
• Assist in the development of facility planning and reforecasting processes, including working with budget owners, data collection and generating reports
• Analyze, interpret and communicate sales and expense variances to facility management
• Verify that the detailed source documents balance to both the facilities and corporate general ledger in an accurate and timely manner to ensure data integrity and proper internal controls are followed
• Efficiently gather data from available sources and formulate meaningful reports, analyses and recommendations
• Drive to improve procedures in processing functions of facility finance, developing and implementing more efficient processes
• Perform financial analysis, reporting and advanced modeling through clear, concise and professional reports
• Determine and post monthly facility accruals to ensure information is accurately reflected in our financial results
• Maintain facility inventory tracking systems
• Maintain current knowledge of facility software applications to ensure effective utilization of existing systems and research capabilities of other potential solutions
• Plan, lead and organize projects within the facilities including software selection as needed
• Research and respond to internal and external questions providing appropriate resolution in a timely, accurate and professional manner

OTHER JOB DUTIES (Not considered essential to the job)

1. Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education
   1. Required: Bachelor's degree in accounting (emphasis on cost accounting) or equivalent experience
   2. Desired: CPA or CMA
2. Licensing: None required
3. Experience
   1. Five or more years of relevant experience in cost accounting
   2. Experience in food or drug manufacturing is preferred
4. LFHI Competencies expected of all employees include: action oriented, customer focus, functional/technical skills, informing, and integrity and trust.
5. Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   1. A service-oriented individual with a high energy, positive and friendly demeanor
   2. Strong customer service, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
   3. Extensive experience in building complex financial models
   4. Ability to present quantitative information in a manner that facilitates rapid understanding of the key issues to audiences with varying degrees of financial acumen
   5. Must possess an inquisitive mindset
   6. Sound judgment and decision-making abilities
   7. Excellent attention to detail and effective organizational skills
   8. A motivated self-starter with the ability to balance working independently and being a collaborative team member
   9. Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects
   10. Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
   11. Strong understanding of data structure and reporting tools
   12. Proficiency with cost accounting and general ledger systems
   13. Ability to maintain confidentiality
   14. Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/EQUIPMENT USED, IF APPLICABLE

Equipment Used

• Office Equipment (this may include computer, adding machine, phone, scanner, copier and fax machine)