Cost Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Finding the right place to grow your career isn't (over) easy, so we're here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you'll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the "way things have always been done." Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you're into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you'll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!

At Vital Farms, we're proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We're committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it.

Your Role :

The Cost Accounting Manager reports to the Director of Operations Accounting and is primarily responsible for developing and continuously improving the company's cost of goods sold and inventory accounting processes. They will be a key business partner to the Plant Controller, Operations, Supply Chain, Farm Support and FP&A teams.

What You'll Do :

• Own the entire standard costing process including but not limited to periodic rate reviews, new product cost development, annual cost builds & rollups, & cost audits
• Manage & summarize month end variances & understand their drivers. Own the capitalized variance capture & amortization process
• Partner with Plant Controller, & FP&A to understand ECS overhead rates & related monthly variance & recommend actions if material variances are noted
• Work closely with Plant Controller team to ensure production & inventory transactions are completed prior to period end activities & gain insights into variances or issues seen
• Drive constant improvement of costing accuracy, forecasting and overall visibility of our egg and butter COGS
• Support year end audit activities with our internal & external audit partners & participate in year-end physical inventory
• Continuously evaluate and streamline processes and reports, working closely with the team to drive change enhancing improvements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal control processes and procedures and ensure compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements.
• Be the subject matter expert on costing and drive continuous improvement
• Develop deep understanding of production processes and material sourcing
• Proactively identify and raise costing and process improvement opportunities
• Provide leadership and training to the cost team.
• Collaborate with FP&A, cross-functional teams and senior management on special projects, strategic initiatives and other ad-hoc analyses / projects as needed.

What You Bring to the Table :

What We Bring to the Table :

At Vital Farms, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to, skill level, experience, education, training, market demands, and business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current starting annual base salary for this position is $120,000 - $135,000 . Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth.

Who We Are :

Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms became a national consumer brand that works with 350 family farms and is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms' products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs, are sold in over 24,000 stores nationwide.

Vital Farms' ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. In addition, as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, Vital Farms prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, crew members, and stockholders. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

To fulfill Vital Farms mission of bringing ethically produced food to the table, we're committed to building teams that reflect diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We believe that when all crew members feel valued and respected, they bring their best ideas forward - fueling innovation, belonging, and shared success. We strive to create a welcoming environment rooted in equal opportunity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Ready to Join Us?

Together, we're cultivating an environment where every Crew member can thrive, grow, and know they're part of something bigger - improving lives through ethical food.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you! Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply - you might be exactly what we need!

Next Steps :

Shortly after you complete your application, you'll receive a follow-up email elaborating on any potential next steps in our process. If you don't immediately receive said follow-up email, we would highly encourage you to check your spam filter!

In order to fulfill Vital Farms mission to "bring ethically produced food to the table," we seek to build teams that leverage diverse perspectives to create a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Notification to Agencies :

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