Manufacturing Finance Leader: Costing & Ops Improvement

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation and sick time

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with company match

Dining discount at Cheesecake Factory

Discounted cheesecake purchases

Annual dining stipend

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery in Calabasas, CA is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee production operations financials, cost accounting, budgeting, and reporting for two bakeries producing 40,000 cheesecakes daily. You will lead a team of three, ensure GAAP compliance, collaborate across departments, and drive cost-saving initiatives while aligning with strategic goals.

Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $160,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 7+ years of financial operations and cost accounting in manufacturing, preferably in the food industry.
• 4+ years of managerial experience.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience with team development.
• High integrity and professionalism; commitment to compliance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting for the plant; monitor and analyze financial performance.
• Manage cost accounting: product costing, variance analysis, and margin analysis.
• Manage accounts payable; ensure internal controls and timely payments; maintain accurate records.
• Oversee month-end and quarter-end closing; review cost-related journals and GL reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain standard costing models for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze production costs and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Coordinate with production/operations for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports to senior management; highlight variances and trends.
• Prepare and present daily KPI metrics and labor/material usage variances analysis.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for manufacturing costs.
• Manage inventory valuation: cycle counts, physical inventory, reconciliation.
• Mentor and develop a team of three; foster accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Ensure GAAP compliance in cost accounting practices.
• Collaborate with corporate accounting on closes and audits.

Skills

People leadership

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery in Calabasas, CA is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee production operations financials, cost accounting, budgeting, and reporting for two bakeries producing 40,000 cheesecakes daily. You will lead a team of three, ensure GAAP compliance, collaborate across departments, and drive cost-saving initiatives while aligning with strategic goals.

Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $160,000 per year.