Cost Accounting Manager

About the Wellness Pet Company

The Wellness Pet Company is on a mission to help the next generation of pet parents fulfill a shared life of wellbeing with their pets through a foundation of proven nutrition. We are committed to crafting high-quality pet food, dental chews, treats, and topper recipes that are made with the perfect balance of high-quality natural ingredients paired with the latest scientific research and technologies. As a community of people working together, Wellies are positively obsessed with how to deliver proven health outcomes that pet parents can see and pets can taste. Wellies bring their best to work every day, come ready to collaborate, embrace the hard things, and own their outcomes.

This role is eligible for hire at either our Burlington, MA or our South St. Paul, MN offices. Team members must reside within a commutable distance and be willing to work on-site in accordance with the location’s regular office hours.

What You’ll Accomplish

In this position, you will:

• Calculate and maintain the company’s inventory standards for raw materials, packaging and finished goods

• Calculate and record the capitalization of inventory variances – PPV/IPV, over/under absorption

• Analyze monthly variances to budget/forecast

• Investigate manufacturing related problems and variances, inventory transaction issues, and scrap & cycle count

• Organize complex data utilizing advanced Excel and database skills

• Represent accounting in cross-functional teams for process/systems implementations, new product launches, special projects

• Create and analyze performance metrics

• Ad hoc analysis

• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and roll forwards

• Prepare journal entries for monthly financial statements.

• Ensure and record reasonable estimate of inventory obsolescence reserve

• Work directly with audit and tax firms related to inventory accounting

• Provide periodic reporting to outside parties, such as banks and government agencies

• Continuously improve / streamline / automate work processes, reports, and analyses

Who We’re Looking For:

Team Wellie is a group of people who are truly obsessed with all the best ways about winning for the consumer and the pets they love. And so, we are seeking an individual who:

• Always starts with the consumer

• Is dedicated to doing it right the first time

• Brings their best every day

• Has an “all-in” mindset

• Embraces the hard things and does them right away

• Owns their outcomes

• Gives back to their community

In addition, we are seeking someone who possesses:

• Minimum eight years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment with multi-location and multi-currency

• A strong cost accounting background and sound understanding of generally accepted accounting principles

• A working knowledge of ERP/MRP platforms and advanced Excel skills

• High energy with strong organizational prioritization and time management skills; strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

• A customer-driven mindset and is a team player committed to developing and maintaining partnerships and strong working relationships with other departments and with staff

• The ability to manage and work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal oversight

• The ability to be hands-on, detail orientated with the ability to work with and meet critical deadlines

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• The ability to occasionally travel to other Wellness pet offices or manufacturing facilities

Why Work for Wellness Pet

We care about the wellbeing of our people, their families, and their pets. We treat every Wellie to a best-in-class benefits package, a warm and welcoming environment, and a place where you can learn and grow professionally. More information about what makes us special can be found on our website. The Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We foster an inclusive work environment and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

The annual salary range for this position is $118,900 to $175,900, based on a full-time work schedule, anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational equity. Compensation may vary within that pay range depending on the selected candidate’s professional background, experience, operational needs, and other considerations permitted by law. The full compensation details will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer and may include eligibility for participation in a bonus program.

Team members have access to essential health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability benefits to provide financial security during unexpected health challenges. The company also offers life insurance and AD&D coverage, along with supplemental health options to meet diverse needs. Wellness Pet prioritizes mental and emotional wellness through robust Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and supports growing families with paid parental leave. Planning for the future is made easier with a competitive 401(k) retirement plan. Employees also enjoy generous paid time off, including company-paid holidays, vacation, personal time, sick time, and community service time, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.

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