Cost Accountant

Job Description

Company Summary:

Constellation Brands is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It's worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what's next.

Every day, people reach for brands from our high-end, imported beer portfolio anchored by the iconic Corona Extra and Modelo Especial, a flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, and favorites like Pacifico and Victoria; our exceptional wine brands including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Kim Crawford, Schrader Cellars, and Lingua Franca; and our craft spirits brands such as Casa Noble Tequila and High West Whiskey.

As an agriculture-based company, we strive to operate in a way that is sustainable and responsible. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business, and we focus on serving as good stewards of the environment, investing in our communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. We believe these aspirations in support of our longer-term business strategy allow us to contribute to a future that is truly Worth Reaching For.

Position Summary:

Under minimal supervision, the Cost Accountant, will be responsible for completing cost accounting activities for the Wine & Spirits Division entities to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This individual will be responsible for completing monthly cost accounting activities and will also function as a key support role to business partners. This includes all activities related to the global accounting function: close procedures, preparation, review and analysis, maintaining a strong control environment and other activities necessary to support consolidated financial statements. The Cost Accountant must exhibit agility as we are a fast-paced working environment.


Responsibilities:

• Primary functions of cost accounting include:
  
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of cost accounting reports, including cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory valuation, and variance analysis
  • Analyze costs of inventory, COGS, identify trends, and provide insights
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, supply chain, and finance, to drive cost efficiencies and support strategic initiatives
• Responsible for preparation of monthly accounting close procedures to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls, as well as the accuracy of financial statements. Specific month-end close activities include:
  
  • Collaboration with business partners outside of accounting to accumulate support needed for journal entry preparation
  • Preparation of journal entries for operating companies, as well as consolidation and elimination entries
  • Review of trial balances and monthly and quarterly trends; perform additional review as needed to support the close
  • Analysis and review of operating company financial statements, both foreign and domestic
  • Preparation of high-quality balance sheet account reconciliations
  • Preparation and presentation of quarterly analysis deliverables
• Support a sustainable and efficient close and reporting process with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Preparation of quarterly external reporting deliverables and support of internal and external audit requirements.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in public accounting and/or relevant industry experience (combination preferred) is required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required
• CPA certification or equivalent strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Excel required; experience with SAP and OneStream a plus
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment, managing multiple priorities
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statements; experience working with publicly traded companies a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements:

• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Location
Rochester, New York

Additional Locations

Job Type
Full time

Job Area
Finance & Accounting

The salary range for this role is:
$63,200.00 - $92,800.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).