Manager, Cost Accounting
Nestle
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Morton • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $85,000 - $120,000 per year
About the role
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights on COGS, cost of production, distribution costs, and transfer pricing
- Lead quarterly calculation and analysis of ACE, DFs, FFOH, depreciation, and distribution costs
- Oversee period-end closing, ensuring precise calculation of actual costs and compliance with Nestlé standards
- Provide ad hoc analysis for business units, support CapEx decisions, and deliver relevant inputs for transfer pricing and export studies
- Drive and participate in cost optimization and benchmarking projects, both locally and above-market
- Mentor and develop the costing team, fostering growth through project participation, workshops, and stakeholder engagement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance (Factory, Supply Chain, or Sales Controller roles preferred)
- Experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry preferred
- Proficiency in English
- SAP and advanced Excel skills highly valued
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
- Deep understanding of business processes, internal controls, and IT systems supporting E2E finance
- Knowledge of local tax legislation and reporting guidelines.
Benefits
- Performance-based incentives
- 401k with company match
- Healthcare coverage
- Broad range of other benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
cost analysisfinancial analysiscost optimizationbenchmarkingtransfer pricingdepreciationCapEx analysisinternal controlsE2E financereporting guidelines
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsleadership skillsmentoringstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance