Senior Cost Accountant

Overview

A growing portfolio of confectionery brands is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to own the standard cost and consolidated inventory numbers across two brands. This role is the first dedicated cost-ownership position within the organization, responsible for setting the cost basis for production units and shipments to wholesale and e-commerce channels. The position reports to the VP Corporate Controller and is a senior individual contributor role focused on technical ownership of the cost function.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and book the monthly consolidated cost and inventory close; reconcile inventory to the general ledger.
• Own, update, and maintain a driver-based cost allocation model and methodology across both brands.
• Provide allocation data for booking and set cost standards for the function.
• Build and maintain standard costs for manufacturing and wholesale operations.
• Value inventory and analyze purchase price and usage variances against actual drivers at the consolidated level.
• Report wholesale margin by account, net of freight and trade deductions, and explain margin movements.
• Cost the supply chain serving wholesale and e-commerce, including inbound/outbound freight, warehouse handling, fulfillment, and platform fees.
• Report landed margin by channel.
• Analyze purchase order and receipt data to explain variances.
• Eliminate inter-company cost and margin between the two brands in consolidated financials.

First 90 Days

• Rebuild the cost allocation model from a fixed percentage basis to one driven by actual usage, rates, and mix.
• Provide a driver-based allocation model for the staff accountant to book.
• Rebuild inventory valuation based on these drivers to ensure accurate margin reporting.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of accounting experience, including ownership of month-end cost and inventory close rolled up to consolidated numbers.
• Direct experience building and maintaining standard costs in manufacturing, food, CPG, wholesale, or multi-channel (wholesale and e-commerce) environments.
• Proven track record of hands-on work: preparing, booking, reconciling, valuing, closing, and variance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Ability to work independently within a lean finance function.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification.
• Master's degree in accounting.
• Early career experience at an audit firm.
• Experience with Sage accounting software.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $105,000 - $120,000 USD per year.
• Position available as corporate office-based or remote within the United States.

Location

• Corporate office or remote within the United States.