Sr Cost Accountant Europe - Manufacturing (m/f/d)

Are you…   

Interested in working for an international and diverse company?

Interested in developing your career in the water industry?

Looking for a friendly and supporting team?

If so, read on!

At Hach (www.hach.com), a Veralto company, we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every team member plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis better—faster, simpler, greener, and more informative. We accomplish this through teamwork, customer partnerships, passionate experts, and reliable, easy-to-use solutions.

As part of our team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll be part of a unique work environment where purpose meets possibility: where you’ll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale by enabling the world’s everyday water needs, and where you’ll have opportunities to foster your professional development and fuel your career growth.

Motivated by the highest possible stakes in climate change and global health, we’re working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment.  More about us: https://www.hach.com/about-us

What we offer:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Sr Cost Accountant with focus on manufacturing cost accounting to join our finance team.

In this position you will play a crucial role in managing the Company’s accounting books, records and general ledger specific to costing and manufacturing to ensure the financial health of our plant operations. You will work closely with the Plant Controllers/Business Partners and the local Finance & Accounting teams as well as Cost Accounting teams in other global regions.  In addition, support the preparation of financial reports, and provide valuable insights to improve cost efficiency and profitability.

This position is located in Berlin, Germany.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

• Develop and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overheads, and analyze variances against these standards.
• Manage the month-end, quarter-end and year end closing cycle for relevant cost accounts and reconciliations, ensuring financial statements and all supporting documentation are timely, accurate & complete in compliance with US GAAP, local GAAP, SOX, and Veralto Finance policies and procedures
• Support Plant Business Partners & Controllers with analysis of production costs, raw materials, and operational expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, supply chain, procurement, and finance, to gather relevant data and insights for cost analysis.
• Monitor inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies, ensuring accurate valuation and reporting.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes, specifically focusing on manufacturing costs and related expenses.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BS or BA Degree in Finance or Accounting required
• Proven experience as a Cost Accountant in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, cost analysis, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, local GAAP and SOX compliance requirements
• Strong ERP skills, with Oracle Fusion knowledge preferred.
• Fluent in English.
• German language preferred.

Hach is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto's vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.

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