Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost AccountantThe Senior Cost Accountant acts as a reliable partner to plant management, assists in the identification and reduction of all types of waste, and reports on product profitability for all products at the plant. The Senior Cost Accountant should provide guidance regarding product costing, margin analysis, and inventory valuation and provide key insights to management surrounding changes to the cost structure.Essential Functions:Maintain monthly and quarterly updates that drive pricing to contract manufacturing customers, and provide analysis to assist in communication of price changes to customersProvide analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling assistance in support of Company objectives in the areas of decision support, and analysis of historical results Analyze variances between standard and actual costs and determine the root causeUnderstand the basis for raw material write-offs and identify gaps to help reduce the frequencyProvide regular profitability analysis by product typeAssist plant management in identifying cost saving initiativesProvide Inventory support and monitor cycle counts and physical inventories Assist with test counting for annual physicals or cycle counts with Company personnel, and auditorsMonitor for excess, obsolete, and expiring inventory and work cross-functionally to minimize exposure to lossesOwn inventory-related activities related to month-end close of the general ledger, including inventory valuation analysis, cutoff review, journal entries and reconciliationsCollect and analyze financial data in order to prepare monthly financial reports, particularly actual versus forecast and budgetAssist external auditors as neededManage and maintain ERP system components related to inventory and manufactured product costs Maintain inventory cost system and propose updates as necessaryEnsure cost data such as material, labor, and other conversion and support costs are allocated correctlyAnalyze and report inventory and cost of goods sold as part of month-end closeProvide analysis to highlight opportunities to improve cash flow, particularly related to inventory and manufacturing effortsProvide guidance on plant inventory control issuesManage and coordinate labor reporting and analysisBudgeting and forecasting Work with management to develop forecasts and provide leadership with daily production, scrap and inventory flashesDevelop and maintain budgeting tools for creating product costProjects Work cross-functionally with departments on new project costingProvide input on new product pricingCommunicate results clearly in both verbal and written formats to peer and leadership audiences and provide guidance on product costing issues to manufacturing managementKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance3-5 years of cost accounting and manufacturing analysis experienceExperience in a food manufacturing facility preferredERP experience preferredStrong Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word skills requiredExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsExcellent attention to detail while maintaining an ability to adapt to a faced-paced business environmentAbility to act as problem solver and offer informed solutions to improve process or reportingWorking Conditions/Physical Factors:This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinetsFrom time to time, this position requires the individual to be on his/her feet and safely maneuver through a warehouse and manufacturing environmentAble to work in an environment containing nuts, peanuts, dairy, grains and other allergensThis is a full-time, on-site position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with occasional off hours work requirements.Why Bridgetown Natural Foods:Privately owned, mission-driven B Corp - Inc. 500 recognition and a 30%+ revenue CAGR over 15 yearsTechnical leadership role with real organizational influence and a mandate to build team capabilityComplex dual-site manufacturing environment with deep operational finance exposureCollaborative, direct leadership team that values humility and problem-solving$85,000 base salary with 5% annual bonus potential4% 401(k) match - above market for manufacturingRelocation assistance availableOther duties as assignedThis job description is not intended to be all inclusive, but is to serve as a guideline. Management retains the right to determine additions or changes to job content.