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Bronco Wine CO

Senior Cost Accountant

Bronco Wine CO, Ceres

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Description

  • Cost Standards: Develop and maintain accurate cost standards for wine production, bottling, and distribution.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for the winery and related operations. Develop and implement monthly forecast updates.
  • Month-End Close: Participate in month-end accounting close activities, including preparing journal entries for COGS, inventory reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
  • Inventory Management: Oversee and analyze inventory for bulk wine, case goods, and raw materials, including identifying at-risk inventory.
  • Variance Analysis & Reporting: Conduct detailed variance analysis to identify discrepancies between budgeted and actual costs, including material, labor, and overhead variances, Develop Flexible Budget reporting. Provide insights and recommendations based on the analysis.
  • Decision Support: Provide day-to-day business decision support to operations and general managers on various financial topics, including brand development and promotion, capital investments, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Ad Hoc Reporting & Project: Support Finance, Sales, and Operations teams with Reporting and Projects as needed.
Description
JOB STATEMENT: Bronco Wine Company, a family-owned winery with over 50 years of tradition, is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Senior Cost Accountant to join our team. The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for managing and analyzing cost data to support financial planning and operational efficiency. This role oversees cost accounting processes, including system maintenance, variance analysis, inventory management, and budgeting.
Essential Duties
  • Cost Standards: Develop and maintain accurate cost standards for wine production, bottling, and distribution.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for the winery and related operations. Develop and implement monthly forecast updates.
  • Month-End Close: Participate in month-end accounting close activities, including preparing journal entries for COGS, inventory reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
  • Inventory Management: Oversee and analyze inventory for bulk wine, case goods, and raw materials, including identifying at-risk inventory.
  • Variance Analysis & Reporting: Conduct detailed variance analysis to identify discrepancies between budgeted and actual costs, including material, labor, and overhead variances, Develop Flexible Budget reporting. Provide insights and recommendations based on the analysis.
  • Decision Support: Provide day-to-day business decision support to operations and general managers on various financial topics, including brand development and promotion, capital investments, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Ad Hoc Reporting & Project: Support Finance, Sales, and Operations teams with Reporting and Projects as needed.
Qualifications
Required
  • Education: Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.
  • Experience: 3-5 years of relevant cost accounting and/or operation finance experience.
  • Skills: Proficiency in Excel, including cost modeling, ERP systems, and cost accounting principles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. RPA or other automation.
Preferred
  • CPA, CMA, or other relevant certifications.
  • Wine industry Experience
  • Experience with vertically integrated businesses
Physical Demans
  • Sit for an extensive period of time
  • Perform tasks using standard computer equipment
Work Environment
  • Limited noise level
  • Indoor climate
Personal Protective Equipment Required
Side shield safety glasses, safety vest, head/ear protection and proper footwear when in production facility
Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries
    Beverage Manufacturing

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