Accounting Manager

Description

Lactalis American Group is currently seeking candidates to join our Plant Administration team in Nampa, Idaho. 

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani®, Président®, Kraft® Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, Siggi’s®, and Stonyfield Organic® in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe. 

At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a safe, diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE!  You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company. 

From your PASSION to ours

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 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

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.