Operations Accounting Manager
Company: Baldinger Bakery
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Overview: The Operations Accounting Manager acts as the
accounting liaison to the Director of Finance, providing financial
representation and support for Baldinger Bakery manufacturing
facility. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
financial budgeting, forecasting, variance analyses, performance
analyses, standard cost development, inventory valuation, and
coordination of data collection to support local and corporate
financial systems, as well as additional analyses and reports as
required to support financial and plant management. Essential Job
Functions: --- Assist plant management in implementing financial
and performance measurement systems in line with local needs and
corporate policies. --- Prepare analyses necessary to create or
maintain standard costs for new and existing products and
processes, as necessary. Explain variances to standard, using EDY
report and key materials analysis provided in SAP. --- Prepare
pricing analysis, with support including standard cost build-ups,
for new products for review by top management. --- Manage cost
accounting processes, including the closing of process orders on a
weekly basis and review of cost centers variances, profit center
variances and process order reports. --- Review physical inventory
of raw materials and finished goods and list of differences, prior
to posting by the plant. --- Review capital and repair project
proposals with Plant Manager and monitor status of projects against
planned spending. --- Understand and analyze production variances.
Work with Plant Manager to develop corrective actions, when
necessary. Prepare and support changes in standard costs as a
results of commodity price and process changes implemented. ---
With Plant Manager, prepare annual budgets, including capital. ---
Partner with Baldinger Bakery management to drive efficiencies and
implement process improvements and cost control measures. ---
Provide direction and support to the plant wherever appropriate
related to plant financial monitoring, measurement, reporting,
analysis, and projection. --- Ensure effective information flow
between the plant and corporate offices to support all centralized
financial functions. --- Complete account reconciliations in
accordance with corporate schedule and policy. Complete and support
schedules provided for the annual audit. --- Review parked accounts
payable documents for Baldinger Bakery for appropriate account
classification. --- Drive process improvements, both system and
non-system related. --- Other duties may be assigned as business
necessitates. --- Abide by and ensure plant personnel are following
all GMP's, Personal Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, and SQF Rules.
Adheres to the Baldinger Code of Conduct. --- Role model behaviors
that display teamwork, respect, professionalism, and that also
reflect the Vision and Mission of Baldinger Bakery and CHG. ---
Demonstrates the willingness to learn as part of the organization's
continuous improvement process. --- Works in a safe manner and
promptly reports hazards identified in the work environment.
Environment: Office setting with frequent exposure to plant
operations to observe inventory, meet with Plant Manager and/or key
department heads. Operation is a multiple line plant, with
additional complexities due to the existence of finished product,
inventories maintained at numerous locations, larger volumes, as
well as pricing analysis needs for third party products. In
addition, Baldinger Bakery has their own distribution functions for
certain products. Education and Experience/Knowledge Requirements:
--- B.S. in accounting or equivalent. --- CPA or MBA strongly
preferred. --- 5+ years of Cost Accounting experience and
proficiency. --- Supervisory experience is a plus. --- Strong
computer skills, including data integration in multi-platform
environments. Must be very competent in Excel. A working knowledge
of SAP is a plus. --- Excellent communication skills. ---
Exceptional analytical skills and proven ability to apply them in
complex, multidisciplinary problem-solving situations. --- Ability
to translate complex applications issues into manageable solutions.
--- Supervises staff of 2 or more.Working Conditions and Physical
Effort: --- Able to sit for prolonged periods of time at a computer
workstation. --- Able to stoop, bend and crouch as needed. --- Work
environment involves moderate exposure to physical risks, such as
working around mechanical, chemical, fire, and electrical hazards.
--- Personal protective equipment, as defined by Baldinger Bakery,
will be provide. Additional Information: Essential position
functions and education and experience are representative of the
minimum levels of education, experience and knowledge required to
perform the vital duties of the position. The position description
does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Baldinger Bakery reserves the right to revise or change essential
position functions and/or required duties and responsibilities as
the need arises. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of
disability or any other federal, state, or local protected
class.
Keywords: Baldinger Bakery, St. Paul , Operations Accounting Manager, Accounting, Auditing , Saint Paul, Minnesota
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