Cost Accounting Manager
Hachette Book Group is seeking a talented Cost Accounting Manager to support our Finance team. This position will support the Director of Inventory with daily and monthly work requirements of the accounting department.
About the role
This role involves preparing, reconciling, reviewing, and communicating accounting information. The ideal candidate will have IT/system knowledge and/or ERP implementation experience along with an accounting background. You will manage a team of three staff accountants.
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, and create all related accounting for Inventory Assets (WIP, Paper, etc.).
- Ensure the accuracy of HBG’s inventory, including valuation and quantity.
- Examine and authorize payment of all production invoices.
- Prepare various month-end reports and analyses.
- Participate in the creation of inventory-related and other special projects as needed.
- Collaborate with the internal IT department to enhance current systems.
- Assist with quarterly audits.
- Manage a team of staff accountants.
- Maintain a curious mindset to fully understand the inner workings of the department.
Requirements
- BA in Accounting with 3-5 years of related experience.
- Experience in cost accounting specifically.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud Applications.
- Experience with ERP implementation.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate in both individual and group settings.
- Ability to gather and analyze complex or diverse information in a timely and organized manner.
- Understand business implications of decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
- Skilled in researching and collecting data, monitoring progress, and preparing reports for special projects.
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Proficient in Excel.
Skills
- Drive change and innovation by seeking improvements to existing processes.
- Results-driven, taking appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership of situations.
- Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work and demonstrate good follow-through.
- Ability to build supportive and constructive relationships within and outside the organization.
- Inspires others to work together for mutual benefit.
Schedule
This role is based in our New York or Boston office. Employees are expected to work on-site three days per week in accordance with our hybrid work model. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the office. Occasional overtime may be required due to workload or special projects.
Pay
The compensation for this position is $90,000-$100,000 (New York Office) or $80,000-$90,000 (Boston Office). Salary can vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Long-term care insurance.
- Health and dependent care FSA.
- Commuter benefit plan.
- Employee assistance program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Travel assistance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Paid time off (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays, and generous sick leave).
- Group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification, hours worked, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may require specific elections or program terms.