Senior Cost Accounting Analyst

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements.

This position is based at the Nestlé USA Little Chute facility and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

About the role

As a Senior Cost Accounting Analyst, you will be a Co-Pilot within the Factory Team (vision, organization, practices, initiatives/projects) on a day-to-day basis. Provide financial leadership by supplying factory and corporate management with accurate and timely financial data.

Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the factory operations to assist production management in the identification, reporting, analysis, and correction of excessive losses, machine inefficiencies, and labor inefficiencies.
• Partner with operations to maximize performance by designing financial and non-financial measurements and KPIs.
• Develop routines to be present on the factory floor.
• Challenge assumptions in seeking cost improvements in the factory.
• Seek and support cost improvement opportunities.
• Be an active contributor to improvement projects and initiatives.
• Own and compile accurate, timely financial reporting including period-end close activities and daily variance analysis.
• Partner with Engineering to monitor capitalizations. Research capitalization discrepancies and delays. Ensure accurate and timely capitalization adhering to company policy.
• Perform fixed asset cycle counts on a routine basis. Report, track, and forecast asset retirements and impairments.
• Support compliance with Nestlé Accounting Standards, operating instructions, and guidelines through monitoring, control reviews, and the factory compliance team.
• Reporting, analysis, and support of assigned functional cost centers.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent field.
• 2+ years of Accounting/Finance experience.
• Communication, leadership, and planning skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to communicate to all audiences within the organization.
• Aptitude with financial systems and advanced Excel experience.
• Ability to perform moderately complex calculations.
• Analytical thinking, curiosity, and detail-oriented.