Job Description Summary
The Cost Accounting Manager provides Financial/Accounting support for the BD Diagnostic Solutions business. This includes providing financial support and leadership to Finance and Operations leaders, playing a key role in establishing and achieving financial objectives and formulating and executing Operations strategies. This role is responsible for maintaining accounting and reporting procedures resulting in accurate product costs and manufacturing performance reporting and ensures product inventories and manufacturing assets are adequately safeguarded and financial reporting. Will occasionally interact with Global Marketing, Research and Development, and other General & Administrative functions. Drives change, as needed, to ensure compliance to GAAP/SOX, reviewing and delivering recommendations for continuous improvement, and clearly communicating relevant fiscal information to executive management.
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Job Description
We are the makers of possible
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Why join us?
A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
Become a maker of possible with us!
Main responsibilities will include:
- Oversees all planning, reporting, and analysis of budget, forecast, and spending variances.
- Developing standard costs
- Maintaining fixed assets
- Ensuring reserves are calculated appropriately
- Ensuring manufacturing performance is accurately reported
- Partners with the Manufacturing Directors and Plant ESC to optimize finance related operational decisions, ensure appropriate financial/accounting rigor, introduce process discipline as needed, and safeguard company assets.
- Drives continuous financial improvement through Labor Analysis, Gross Profit analysis, Inventory analysis, New Product and Discontinuance Analysis, and Spending analysis.
- Ensures that financial reports and records are prepared in compliance with US GAAP and BD financial policies.
- Ensures that financial controls are maintained and that the requirements of the Sarbanes/Oxley Act are met.
- Assists both internal and external auditors with their periodic review of the BD Diagnostic Systems financial records. Is further responsible for the implementation of agreed upon recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from the audit findings.
- Performs other related duties and assignments as required
About you
- Relevant professional Accounting and/or Finance experience; inclusive of product costing, manufacturing variances and inventory control experience.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or equivalent). A CPA, MBA, or CMA is preferred.
- Possess a track record demonstrating the management of increasing levels of responsibility, successful business partnering at a senior level, and leading cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to improve controls and influence decisions through accounting knowledge and data driven financial analysis.
- Cost Accounting, General Accounting, and Finance knowledge are all required.
- Advanced Excel skills are necessary.
- ERP experience is necessary; specifically, SAP experience is preferred.
- Audit experience is preferred.
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Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
To learn more about BD visit: https://bd.com/careers
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Primary Work Location
NLD Drachten - Marconilaan
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