Cost Accounting Supervisor

Balchem Corporation; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation seeks a Cost Accounting Supervisor to oversee financial activities, enhance process automation, and support strategic decisions. Located in Montvale, NJ, this role involves direct team management and collaboration with various cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have significant finance experience and strong analytical skills, all within a supportive and diverse workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of directly related finance experience in manufacturing/supply chain.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Understanding of standard costing methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead close activities for manufacturing sites and cost containment actions.
• Provide strategic financial analysis for Supply Chain impact.
• Manage, mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Excel Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

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Company Overview

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in New Hampton, New York, (Hudson Valley area) and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $640 million and a market cap exceeding $3.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com

Company Overview

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in New Hampton, New York, (Hudson Valley area) and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $640 million and a market cap exceeding $3.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com

Position Summary

Balchem is looking for a Cost Accounting Supervisor. This role will report directly to the Sr. Supply Chain Finance Manager and will have three direct reports. Responsibilities will include leading close activities for manufacturing sites, cost containment actions and driving accountability to targeted commitments. The individual should have an eye towards continuous improvement, leveraging technology and other solutions to automate and scale our processes to enable strategic decisions. The individual must possess excellent critical thinking skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and possess an attention to detail, while comprehending the bigger picture.

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic financial analysis on Supply Chain impact to the P&L, Balance Sheet, and key performance indicators
• Oversee monthly close activities, including SOX compliance, variance analyses (plant spend, purchase price, production), and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare, post, and review journal entries; maintain accurate documentation in financial system
• Support monthly forecasting, with a focus on variance analysis for plant operations.
• Contribute to annual budgeting, operational planning, and cost estimation for new products, including overhead structure analysis.
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Accounting, and Finance teams to support data-driven decision-making
• Supply internal and external audit teams with information and analysis for annual audits and quarterly reviews as required
• Support year-end physical inventories; prepare roll-forwards, as required
• Manage, mentor and develop team members to support performance
• Ad hoc projects as requested by management
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 5-7 years of directly related Finance experience within a manufacturing/supply chain organization
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience with standard costing methodologies preferred
• Strong Excel Skills, Microsoft office suite, Power BI a plus
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities
• Aptitude to succeed in a competitive and deadline-oriented environment
• Solid understanding of Information Systems/ERP Systems
  
  
  

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Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility

The expected salary for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 annually.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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