Senior Mfg. Cost Analyst

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PetIQ provides convenient and affordable pet health and wellness products and veterinary services to pets and their families through retail and ecommerce channels across the country.We are advocates for pet parents, because we believe that all pet parents should be able to provide necessary care that enhances the lives of their pets.
Why join the PetIQ Team?Great company cultureCompany is in growth mode, come be a part of our exciting growthFull time employee benefits include:Medical, Dental, VisionFlex Spending AccountCompany Paid Life Insurance401(k) with Company MatchEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) 8 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days and PTOShort and Long Term Disability Insurance
The successful candidate will be highly analytical, and detail orientated. Responsible for preparing monthly/quarterly/annual reporting packages, variance analysis focused on costing, budgeting/forecasting of department costs and product std costs, and other business activities, as well as providing analysis of information to help support decision making processes. In-depth knowledge of accounting and finance systems, as well as basic computer software. Excellent communicator, with superb presentation and problem-solving skills

• Essential Functions/Job Duties

• Key contributor to recurring reporting packages presented to site and executive leadership teams & responsible for formal presentation of various analysis
• Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
• Manage costing in the ERP system, performing daily, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc cost rolls reviewing for accuracy and documenting explanation for changes
• Planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor
• Creating and maintaining advanced financial reports and analysis which will include gathering, evaluating, and analyzing a wide variety of data and information
• Assist with the annual budget and quarterly flex processes, specifically in-regards to cost/margin and operating expenses
• Works closely with internal customer groups and acts as a resource within the team with process improvement and problem resolution
• Evaluating financial impact of certain pipeline, investment, and business development opportunities
• Develops procedures which maintain and maximize the usefulness of company systems and works with internal customer groups to implement and evaluate processes
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives as requested by the senior leadership team
• As necessary, offer analytical support for departmental projects
• Projects and other duties as assigned

• Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of public accounting and/or private industry experience with knowledge of accounting, finance and internal control areas
• Must be able to speak, read and write English

• Preferred Qualifications

• Baseline understanding of auditing, GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404, risk and controls
• Baseline understanding of data analysis and information technology techniques
• Baseline understanding of fraud prevention/detection/awareness/auditing techniques
• Excellent analytical, written communication, interpersonal, listening, interviewing, organizational, consulting, and presentation skills

• Education Requirements

• BA/BS Finance/Accounting or other business-related field

• Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs