Senior Cost Analyst

Company: Arcadia Biosciences
Location: Davis
Posted on: February 14, 2021

Job Description:

Position SummaryThe Senior Cost Analyst position will be involved in all inventory matters relating to the company's newly established agricultural and consumer products inventory. The position will report to the Controller and will interact with our accounting, finance, supply chain and commercial operations teams. This is a regular full-time position.--Salary based upon experience.Key Job Functions-- Plan, analyze and collect data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor, and cost of goods sold.-- Contribute significantly to the implementation of the inventory module within an enterprise resource planning (ERP) and cost accounting system-- Determine cost of operations by establishing standard costs; collecting inventory data-- Guide cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes; recommending actions-- Collaborate with new product development team to formulate estimated unit costs for new commercial products. -- Participate in demand planning to determine supply requirements from seed to finished consumer product.-- Perform month-end cost accounting close as it relates to inventory, production, and COGS-- Conduct physical inventories and analyze inventory valuations-- Develop inventory analysis reports and analyze variances-- Provide financial modeling and forecasting support to the Commercial Ops team.-- Collaborate with demand planning & FPA personnel to develop COGS forecasts for budgeting.-- Contribute to other Finance team projects, as neededKnowledge, Skill & Ability Requirements* Knowledge of GAAP practices and protocols required* Knowledge of ERP systems and uses* Strong analytical and problem solving abilities; uses rigorous logic and methods to solve complex issues* Skilled at planning and priority setting; sets objectives and goals effectively and focuses on critical-path tasks* Advanced attention to detail; has a high need to tie off un-resolved fine points and technicalities* Possesses ability to modulate effectively between independent self-directed work and a more collaborative team-focused environment* Skilled at effective communications; oral and written.* Understands organizational roles and builds effective relationships* Advanced skills in standard business software (MS Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)Physical Requirements* Ability to sit for prolonged periods; 2-3 hours* Vision to read printed materials; paper-based and computer screen* Capacity to hear and speak via standard office systems; in-person, phone, video conferencing, etc.* Work is lightly strenuous, requiring bending, lifting, stretching, squatting and walking on a daily basisEducation & Experience Requirements-- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related discipline-- Minimum five (5) years experience in a direct cost accounting or analyst position-- Experience in a consumer-focused or agricultural products setting preferred

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