About the Role:
Our CPG client near Aliso Viejo, CA is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will be an industry match from a Manufacturing Company with cost accounting experience. This position is an interim or interim-to-hire position on a W2 basis.
Perks:
· Established private company that is growing exponentially
· Company is stable and releasing new product lines
Responsibilities:
· Analyzing and collecting data to determine costs of commercial inventory, such as raw materials, direct costs, and overhead.
· Updating standard costs on an annual basis utilizing Bills of Materials and the ERP system.
· Validating Cost of Goods Sold as part of the month-end process.
· Automating reporting and analysis using advanced Excel and Access tools, such as pivot tables and queries.
· Cost modeling and product pricing studies and new item setups.
· Preparing spending and variance analyses.
· Responsible for internal controls, financial control documentation and testing, and supporting audits.
· Ensuring that items are correctly classified, and statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
· Assisting in the analytical and/or strategic function, including the development of budgeting, planning, and forecasting.
· Ability to manage and allocate resources, set priorities, and coordinate with various departments and third-party vendors.
· Conceiving ideas for problem resolution (e.g., supporting cost improvement teams).
· Providing management with key performance indicators for decision-making purposes.
· Assisting manufacturing with periodic physical inventory counts and monitoring cycle counting, as well as investigating variances and resolving issues.
Qualifications:
· Minimum of 3-5 years of experience.
· Manufacturing or CPG industry experience.
· Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
· Standard Costing experience preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Laguna Beach, CA 92652
