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Cost Accounting Manager
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Waters Corporation
Location: Marlborough, MA
Salary: $67,000.00–$85,500.00
Overview We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Cost Accounting Manager who will be responsible for the development, management, analysis and reporting of standard costing in SAP for Waters on a global basis.
Responsibilities
Work with procurement, planning, and manufacturing operations departments on the development, implementation and ongoing analysis of proper SAP material master data, product costing module configurations, BOMs and routings
Manage the annual cost roll process and actively collaborate with stakeholders in cross‑functional departments to drive expected results and maintain compliance with internal controls
Work with consultants toward an improved, scalable product costing model in SAP ECC bridged to S/4 that enables rapid integration of plants and new product groups
Manage and participate in the testing associated with material and costing data for implementation projects and corporate acquisitions
Provide support for year‑end costing activities – release of standard costs, transfer pricing updates, and inventory revaluation
Serve as subject‑matter‑expert on various cross‑functional project teams across the business to translate how business process changes could impact the P&L and inventory valuation
Assess current costing processes and help to define and enforce internal controls and continuous improvement initiatives
Responsible for managing the roles and development of two team members, and for providing guidance to other Waters employees involved in costing
Qualifications
BS in Accounting or Finance
7+ years of experience in Cost Accounting, preferably within a publicly traded manufacturing company
Experience analyzing production‑related credits and variances, including Absorption, Material Burden, PPV, and Production Variance
Strong hands‑on SAP functional configuration experience
Management experience is a plus
Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to constructively interact with a variety of business partners and ERP counterparties
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
Advanced Excel, data analysis, SAP ECC/S4 HANA, Analysis for Office, Power BI experience strongly preferred
Company Description Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting, Auditing, and Finance
Industries Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Cost Accounting Manager
role at
Waters Corporation
Location: Marlborough, MA
Salary: $67,000.00–$85,500.00
Overview We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Cost Accounting Manager who will be responsible for the development, management, analysis and reporting of standard costing in SAP for Waters on a global basis.
Responsibilities
Work with procurement, planning, and manufacturing operations departments on the development, implementation and ongoing analysis of proper SAP material master data, product costing module configurations, BOMs and routings
Manage the annual cost roll process and actively collaborate with stakeholders in cross‑functional departments to drive expected results and maintain compliance with internal controls
Work with consultants toward an improved, scalable product costing model in SAP ECC bridged to S/4 that enables rapid integration of plants and new product groups
Manage and participate in the testing associated with material and costing data for implementation projects and corporate acquisitions
Provide support for year‑end costing activities – release of standard costs, transfer pricing updates, and inventory revaluation
Serve as subject‑matter‑expert on various cross‑functional project teams across the business to translate how business process changes could impact the P&L and inventory valuation
Assess current costing processes and help to define and enforce internal controls and continuous improvement initiatives
Responsible for managing the roles and development of two team members, and for providing guidance to other Waters employees involved in costing
Qualifications
BS in Accounting or Finance
7+ years of experience in Cost Accounting, preferably within a publicly traded manufacturing company
Experience analyzing production‑related credits and variances, including Absorption, Material Burden, PPV, and Production Variance
Strong hands‑on SAP functional configuration experience
Management experience is a plus
Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to constructively interact with a variety of business partners and ERP counterparties
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
Advanced Excel, data analysis, SAP ECC/S4 HANA, Analysis for Office, Power BI experience strongly preferred
Company Description Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting, Auditing, and Finance
Industries Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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