Cost Accountant @ Once Upon A Farm

Who You Are:

You are a highly organized and analytical professional with experience in cost accounting and financial management. You excel in environments where you can apply your skills to manage costs, analyze data, and improve processes. You are proactive and collaborative, working effectively across teams to support business goals. Your strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail make you a valuable asset in driving efficiency and optimizing financial performance.

The Task at Hand:

The Cost Accountant will report to the Operations Controller and is a key contributor to the company’s financial operations, focusing on analyzing and managing production costs to optimize financial performance. This role includes maintaining the master file for new items, ensuring accurate setup and updates in the ERP system (SAGEX3), and overseeing the bill of materials. Responsibilities also involve preparing detailed cost reports, managing inventory valuations, and conducting variance analyses to support the company’s strategic goals. The position requires collaboration across departments to develop budgets, forecast costs, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce expenses.

In This Role, You Will:

• Oversee new item setup and maintenance of the item master file and bill of materials in the ERP system (Sage X3)

• Assist in the development and yearly rollout of standard costs for manufactured and purchased goods

• Perform the annual standard cost development and cost roll

• Analyze production costs (materials, tolling, overhead) to identify savings opportunities and improve profit efficiencies

• Prepare detailed financial reports, including monthly operational reports, explaining variances and productivity costs

• Conduct ad hoc analyses as needed

• Conduct detailed analyses of Purchase Price Variances (PPV), tolling costs, and usage variances

• Review and rectify discrepancies, ensuring accurate cost allocation

• Monitor inventory movements and evaluate cost trends, recommending appropriate actions for significant variations

• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and control to minimize waste and optimize stock levels

• Reconcile inventory balances with the general ledger (GL) monthly and manage the Inventory Book-to-Book model

• Calculate reserves for slow-moving and obsolete inventory in collaboration with Materials and Supply Chain Managers

• Maintain and improve processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation

• Collaborate with Operations to identify inefficiencies in cost accounting processes, driving process improvements and integrating new technologies

• Develop and track cost-per-unit metrics for all finished goods SKUs

• Work closely with finance, production, and procurement teams to ensure accurate cost reporting and effective communication

• Support new business opportunities with costing models that align with pricing strategies

• Gain a thorough understanding of manufacturing operations to act as the functional expert in costing and business analysis

• Prepare project plans for improvements and contribute to strategic decision-making

• Prepare ad-hoc reporting and analyses as needed, and other special projects required by the Operations Controller

• Monitor, enforce, and test internal control systems

• Coordinate with external auditors during the audit process, providing necessary documentation and explanations

• Perform other tasks as needed to support business and regulatory requirements

In This Role, You’ll Bring with You:

• A minimum of 4 years of related general accounting experience in a complex manufacturing environment

• A minimum of 2 years of cost accounting experience and familiarity with inventory valuation, average costing, bill of materials, work orders, co-manufacturer tolling rates and factors, variances, and inventory reserves

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management, or equivalent years of experience, required

• A high level of computer proficiency, including strong familiarity with general technology and web tools

• A high degree of efficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Pivot tables

• Strong analytical abilities, communication skills, and organizational skills

• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills

• Ability to work effectively and creatively in a resource-lean environment

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing solutions

• The ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize under pressure

• Solid knowledge of Outlook, Slack, and other professional platforms

• Genuine passion for improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet

• Desire to contribute to a dynamic high-growth, purpose-driven work environment

• Previous exposure to cross-functional work between Sustainability and Finance/Operations preferred

• Up to 10% travel required: Although this role is a remote work-from-home position, we “Farmers” do meet as a company and/or as a department a few times a year. Anticipate possible travel up to a few times each quarter

• Must reside in the United States to be considered for this position

• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Compensation:

• Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a few factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses, stipends, equity, and role-specific perks.

Additional:

• Remote-first work environment

• Annual Bonus

• 401(k) program + 4% company match after three months

• New Hire Remote Life Stipend + annual Nourish and Nurture Allowance

• Monthly Cell and Internet Stipend

• Quarterly Farm-to-Fridge home deliveries and Employee Discounts

• New Parents: Up to 18 weeks of paid Parental Leave, Baby Steps Back To Work, 3 months’ supply of Once Upon A Farm products, and breast milk shipping service and support for those who travel after birth for the duration of your breastfeeding journey

• Unlimited Paid Time Off

• Paid Volunteer Time

• Paid Time Off to fulfill civic responsibilities including jury duty and voting in local, state, and national elections

• Medical Insurance for the employee covered at 100% on select plans with additional plan options at a reduced cost to the employee

• Vision and Dental Insurance covered at 100% for the employee and dependents

• Life insurance

• Flexible spending account (Medical & Dependent Care) and Health savings accounts for applicable plans

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• All other benefits, leaves, and insurance as required by law, based on your specific residence

• And so much more!

Who We Are

Our Purpose: Drive systemic improvement in childhood nutrition for a healthier, happier, and more equitable world.

Our Business: At Once Upon a Farm, a better story starts here. We’re on a greater mission in providing organic, crave-worthy, snacks and meals for children of all ages. Our recipes are crafted with only the best organic ingredients – whole fruits and veggies, cold-pressed (our pouches), or freshly frozen (our meals) to perfection– to support your growing kids at every stage. Each of our organic, non-GMO, non-dairy recipes contains no added sugar and are free from artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives – just simple, real, nutritious snacks your entire family will love.

We support and champion farmers who supply the highest-quality organic ingredients for our foods. We help parents keep their promise to provide the best nourishment for their children’s bodies and souls. We treat our consumers, customers, suppliers, investors, and all our valued employees with the same high level of dignity and respect that we expect from others. We will always fight for and support efforts to drive positive social change and food justice for the benefit of parents, kids, and families. Lastly, we foster an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture that values humility, honesty, passion, positive social impact, and fun.

Our Team: We’re all fully remote, which makes us a highly collaborative, dynamic, and supportive bunch. We share a singular mission to make the world a better place through the highest quality, most delicious, nourishing, and nutritious products made accessible to every home, from our farms to your fridge. And while we’re invested in our product, we’re equally invested in one another’s success.

Once Upon A Farm is a purpose-driven brand made up of an inclusive group of individuals with diverse backgrounds, passions, and beliefs. We hire self-motivated, independent thinkers, and those who are genuinely passionate about improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet. Bring your whole self to your work at Once Upon A Farm, a proud equal-opportunity employer. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

In an effort to help us remove unconscious bias from our resume review process, we ask that you please remove all identifying information from your resume (like profile photos) before you upload it. Once Upon A Farm is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment where a diverse group of people can and want to do their best work, and that starts with our hiring practices.

Once Upon a Farm, PBC, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, cast, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.

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