Cost Accounting Manager jobs in Dallas, TX

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT and CENTA), is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets.  The Central Life Sciences (CLS) business unit is dedicated to improving the health, well-being and protection of companion animals, economic animals, plants, stored grains and the environment.

We are seeking a highly motivated, organized team player to join our Accounting group.  The Cost Accounting Manager is a key member of our Finance team and will be responsible for facilitating and managing the operation of the SAP cost accounting systems and procedures, the creation and execution of product cost estimates, and the maintenance and management of inventory quantities, valuations, transfers, and reconciliations.  Period end closing duties, including SAP closing, accruals, journal entry review and approval, G/L reconciliations, cost center reporting, and communicating on a detail level.  This role will assist the Plant Controller in the preparation of the Plant Budget, Forecast, Gross Productivity and Cost Headwind reporting, and financial analysis as well as contributing to both internal and external financial reporting requirements.

Please see our corporate website for additional company information; all interested applicants must apply online at our “careers” page – www.central.com.  Full time employees enjoy excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, free life insurance, tuition reimbursement, product discounts and more!

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Responsible for financial control and valuation of company inventories through reconciliation, audit, and process review across CLS, supplier, and consignment locations.
• Participates in compliance and control initiatives to improve company processes and procedures.
• Key resource in “Roadmap to Success” project to improve company standard costing through analysis, tracking, master data improvement, and project management efforts.
• Improves operational reporting and analysis over plant volumes, activities, and spending levels.  Helps drive insight and improvement opportunities over cost structure, efficiency, and rate. 
• Leverages Shoplogix shop floor reporting platform to analyze operational drivers, plant efficiency, run rate, downtime, etc.
• Supports company productivity/savings initiatives and cost headwind reporting.
• Performs monthly close duties, including review of journal entries, key transactions, account reconciliations, and manufacturing variances to ensure the accuracy and validity of transactions.
• Detailed review and investigation of plant production results and manufacturing variances. 
• Assists Controller with E&O inventory review, analysis, and process redesign.
• Key liaison between business and inventory management teams; leverages S&OP team efforts.
• Provides enterprise-wide planning support to drive company budget and forecasting processes.
• Prepares and supports external/internal audit requests; adheres to audit guidelines and timing.
• Delivers business insight through meaningful verbal and written presentations to executive management and key company stakeholders.
• Manages, trains, and develops staff as part of company performance management process. 
• Identifies and supports special projects, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, strong understanding of GAAP.
• 3-5 years working experience in Cost Accounting, in a work order environment with standard costing system.
• 3-5 years working with Integrated Manufacturing Software, preferably SAP (or comparable ERP System).
• 1-3 years of management experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.  Strong skills in Excel using data tables, pivot tables and the suite of data analytic tools is essential.
• Tableau, BI/Cognos and HFM experience a plus.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, prioritize work and deadlines in a fast-paced lean environment.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Equally comfortable working independently or as a team contributor.
• Possess a service orientation with continuous improvement mindset.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

Position workload requires:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently
• Be highly productive
• Produce accurate results in a timely manner
• Knowledgeable of SAP and activity-based costing helpful
• Analytical problem-solving ability
• Strong initiative and ability to provide quality work with minimal oversight
• Dependable and conscientious
• Works well with others; a team player, successful inter-departmental teamwork
• Capable of establishing a positive rapport with shop floor personnel
• Effectively communicates with management, staff, and co-workers
• Places a high value on time effectiveness

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company matchand annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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