Cost Accounting Manager

Hachette Book Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Discretionary bonus program

PTO (vacation/personal/holidays)

Job summary

Hachette Book Group seeks a Cost Accounting Manager to support the Finance team, overseeing daily and monthly accounting for inventory and related processes. The role requires IT/system knowledge and ERP experience, with a team of three staff accountants to lead.

The position is hybrid, based in Boston or New York, with on-site days per week. You will analyze inventory assets, manage valuation accuracy, and partner with IT to optimize systems while supporting audits and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and 3–5 years of related experience.
• Strong cost accounting expertise and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Oracle Cloud Application and ERP implementations.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage inventory accounting (WIP, paper, etc.).
• Ensure accuracy of inventory valuation and quantity.
• Approve production invoices and related payments.
• Prepare month-end reports and analyses.
• Lead and develop a team of staff accountants.
• Collaborate with IT to enhance current systems.
• Assist with quarterly audits and special inventory projects.

Education

BA in Accounting

Tools

Oracle Cloud Application

ERP implementation

Excel

Job description

Hachette Book Group is seeking a talented Cost Accounting Manager to support our Finance team! This position will support the Director of Inventory with daily and monthly work requirements of the accounting department by preparing, reconciling, reviewing, and communicating accounting information. Ideal candite will have IT/system knowledge and or ERP implementation along with an accounting background. This person will have a team of three staff accountants to manage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review, analyze and create all related accounting with respect to Inventory Assets (WIP, Paper, etc.).
• Responsible for the accuracy of HBG’s inventory including valuation and quantity
• Examine and authorize payment of all production invoices.
• Prepare various month-end reports and analyses.
• Participate in the creation of inventory-related and other special projects on an as-needed basis
• Collaboration with internal I.T. department to enhance current system
• Curious mindset to fully understand the inner workings of the Department.
• Assist with quarterly Audits
• Manage a team of Staff accountants

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• BA in Accounting with 3-5 years of related experience.
• Experience in Cost accounting specifically
• Experience in Oracle Cloud Application
• Experience with ERP implementation
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Drives change and innovation by seeking improvements to existing processes.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work through close attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings regardless of audience.
• Ability to gather and analyze complex or diverse information in a timely and organized manner.
• Understand business implications of decisions and have ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Skilled in researching and collecting data, monitoring progress and preparing reports for special projects.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Proficiency in Excel is required.
• Results must be driven, and take appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership of situations as needed.
• Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work and demonstrate good follow through.
• Drives change and innovation by seeking improvements to existing processes.
• Proven ability to build supportive and constructive relationships within and outside of the organization; takes the lead in inspiring others to work together for mutual benefit.

This role is based in our New York office or Boston, MA office. Employees are expected to work on-site three days per week in accordance with our hybrid work model. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the office.

The compensation for this position is $90,000-$100,000 (New York Office) or $80,000-$90,000 (Boston Office). Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The following benefits are offered by the company:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic and supplemental life
• short-term and long-term disability
• accidental death and dismemberment
• critical illness
• hospital indemnity
• long-term care
• health and dependent care FSA
• commuter benefit plan
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement
• travel assistance
• 401(k)
• discretionary bonus program
• PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave)
• group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

The mission of Hachette Book Group is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. Hachette Book Group ("HBG") is a leading US general-interest book publisher made up of dozens of esteemed imprints within the publishing groups Basic Books Group; Grand Central Publishing Group; Hachette Audio; Little, Brown and Company; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Orbit; and Workman Running Press Group. We also provide custom distribution, fulfillment, and sales services to other publishing companies.