Accounting Manager

Description

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At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. 

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an Accounting Manager in Nampa, Idaho. As a key member of the plant management and accounting team, this role oversees financial reporting and analysis for the Nampa site. Responsibilities include managing the monthly financial close, weekly KPI reports, and accounts payable. The Accounting Manager will also lead annual budgeting, set manufacturing cost standards, and oversee fixed asset management. Additionally, they manage on-site retail sales and serve as a liaison with corporate finance.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

· Sets up and monitors various reports and systems which measure the performance of the plant.

· Works closely with the Plant Directors to improve the Plant operational and financial results.

· Lead the annual budgeting process for the plant, working closely with Plant Directors to set financial goals and operational targets.

· Works closely with Corporate Accounting Department on a wide variety of activities to improve effectiveness.

· Establish and maintain accurate manufacturing cost standards, ensuring that cost controls are in place across raw materials, production, warehousing, and distribution.

· Analyze cost drivers and identify opportunities for cost reduction through process improvements and operational efficiencies.

· Conduct variance analysis between standard costs and actual performance, providing detailed explanations for deviations and suggest corrective actions.

· Monitor and report on production costs, inventory levels, and waste reduction efforts to improve profitability.

· Oversee the fixed asset management process, including tracking asset purchases, depreciation, and capital expenditures.

· Manage capital investment projects, working with the operations team to ensure appropriate financial control.

· Ensure the communication of the department targets and the monthly results to his /her staff.

· Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success.

· Travel and/or extended or off work hours may be required.

· This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

· To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone, and/or allowance(s) may be provided.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field preferred. Years of experience required

· 5 – 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Skills / Abilities / Specialized Knowledge

· Cost Accounting Principles and an understanding of standard costing and variance analysis. A strong understanding of financial controls in a manufacturing environment.

· Advanced Microsoft Excel and SAP

· AS400 experience helpful

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.