Financial Planning and Analysis Costing Manager

At Country Life, we inspire greatness through our wholistic approach of supplement and personal care products. Our team of experts, innovators and dreamers is dedicated to bringing the power of nature and the promise of science to people at every life stage. Join our Hauppauge, NY team and share our passion for natural health and pride in our company’s commitment to excellence and quality!

Workplace Type: On-site 3 days per week

Position Summary:

As a Cost Accountant/FP&A Manager, you will play a key role in analyzing and managing the financial aspects of the organization’s cost structure while also contributing to financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analysis. Your responsibilities will encompass tracking costs, conducting variance analysis and labor studies, developing financial models and providing valuable insight to support business strategies.

Position Responsibility:

Inventory Valuation: Compiles inventory data and prepares reports to establish month end inventory value for financial reporting. Create & manage the monthly inventory reserve report.

Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports that include cost-related information including monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date analysis of results relating to gross profit. Present findings to management.

New Product Development: Partner with cross-departmental teams to develop accurate costing and pricing for new products.

Cost Analysis and Control: Analyze and monitor production and operational costs including direct and indirect, expense, labor costs, material costs and overheads. Implement cost control measures to optimize expense and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis between actual and budgeted costs to identify discrepancies and underlying causes. Recommend corrective actions.

Cost Allocation: Allocate costs to products or departments to determine profitability and gross margins. Implement appropriate cost allocation methodologies.

Standard Cost: Assist in the development and implementation of a new Erp system updating from an average cost to a standard cost system.

Audit Functions: Work with auditors on quarterly and annual test counts and provide required reports and information as requested.

Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop budgets and forecasts related to revenue projections, cost drivers and gross profits. Utilize these results to facilitate data-driven decision-making.

Work closely with the CFO and Controller to develop analysis and presentations for the Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Directors.

General:

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational symposia; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies, etc.

Satisfactory completion of appropriate corporate training as related to the position and/or department.

Assures compliance by following Food and Drug Agency's Good Manufacturing Practices as well as other regulatory standards as required by the department.

Contributes to overall achievement by accomplishing related tasks and demonstrating characteristics that exemplify team building and support.

The above is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Other activities may be assigned as required by management.

Qualifications:

Experience and Skills:

Knowledge, experience, understanding of GAAP.

7 years of experience in cost accounting for a manufacturing company

Excellent Excel skills and PowerPoint skills.

Strong analytical skills

Collaborator with excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written)

Highly organized

Education and Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting