About Liberty

At Liberty Coca-Cola, we strive to make our workforce as inclusive and diverse as the communities we serve. Our associates are our #1 asset, and we are committed to investing in our people, maintaining the highest safety standards, and creating a culture of growth and innovation. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages to full-time, regular associates, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription drug plans, 401K with company contributions, paid vacation, company paid holidays, and more. Discover what it means to be energized by a multitude of possibilities and a dynamic team. Join us here at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC.

Summary

The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for assistance with the monthly SAP close process and consolidated financial reporting. This position is responsible for maintaining an effective cost accounting system to reduce cost and improve overall profitability, for driving the process of indirect cost allocation and to oversee the Manufacturing and Transportation centers of excellence. The Cost Accounting Manager provides oversight of our Shared Service team’s reconciliation of standard costs to actual costs, maintenance of perpetual inventory system, and build of annual budget plan. He/she will also assist in capital expenditure financial analysis for the plant facilities. The position is located at the company’s corporate headquarters in Philadelphia, PA or Elmsford, NY.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for certain functions of the monthly close process.
• Review of prepared monthly journal entries.
• Review of prepared (by shared service function) monthly account reconciliations and exposure reports.
• Knowledge of US GAAP enough to research, determine, and document proper treatment of new codification.
• Analyze financial results comparing against key performance indicators such as Plan, historical results, and other specified benchmarks with a special emphasis on material variance analysis (e.g. raw material yield)
• Responsible for the Plant capital asset lifecycle (WBS element, approval workflow tool management, and proper settlement of projects to the Fixed Asset Sub Ledger).
• Development and presentation of recommendations for continuous improvement of processes.
• Ability to coach, develop, and manage a small accounting staff.
• Help document standard operating procedures, as necessary.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Requirements

In addition to the necessary skills and experience to perform the responsibilities outlined above, there are a number of traits that a successful candidate will possess.

Technical

The Cost Accounting Manager will be an accomplished accounting professional with proven financial and financial-systems skills, solid business acumen and leadership ability. Additionally, the candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required; MBA, CPA, and CMA certifications are viewed as a plus.
• 8-15 years of ledger accounting, managerial accounting, or costing in a manufacturing business is required.
• Experience with a manufacturing, retail, or consumer packaged goods company is a plus.
• Must have a strong understanding of costing methods (Actual, Standard, etc.).
• Ability to analyze financial information and prepare reports to management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word).

Qualifications

The Cost Accounting Manager will be an accomplished accounting professional with proven financial and financial-systems skills, solid business acumen and leadership ability. Additionally, the candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required; MBA, CPA, and CMA certifications are viewed as a plus.
• 8-15 years of ledger accounting, managerial accounting, or costing in a manufacturing business is required.
• Experience with a manufacturing, retail, or consumer packaged goods company is a plus.
• Must have a strong understanding of costing methods (Actual, Standard, etc.).
• Ability to analyze financial information and prepare reports to management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word).

Cultural Success

The Cost Accounting Manager must also possess the following traits:

• Excellent general accounting skills, thorough working knowledge of US GAAP standards, and ability to research and document accounting issues.
• Must possess strong computer skills and be a self-starter, detailed, and task-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work well as part of a corporate accounting and finance team.
• Strong aptitude for reporting systems and desire for process improvements required.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and take initiative in resolving problems and making recommendations.
• Strong organization skills. Ability to organize complex projects, manage multiple tasks, and meet established deadlines.
• Highest level of integrity.

Opportunity/Compensation

The Cost Accounting Manager position offers the right candidate an exciting and challenging opportunity. Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages (LCCB) strives to develop a culture in which all employees feel ownership in what they do, and continually work to improve the business. LCCB is looking for a hard-working, hands-on accounting professional to join its team and contribute to its continued success, with opportunity for professional growth within the finance and accounting department.

Additional Information

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.