Senior Cost Accounting Analyst

PowerToFly; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA in Little Chute is seeking a Senior Cost Accounting Analyst who will act as a Co-Pilot for the Factory Team, providing timely financial data to factory and corporate management and supporting continuous cost improvements.

You will own close activities, analyze variances, monitor asset capitalization with Engineering, and ensure adherence to Nestlé standards. The role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 2+ years in accounting/finance.
• Strong communication and leadership.
• Advanced Excel capabilities.
• Analytical, detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed knowledge of factory operations to report losses and inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with operations to improve cost performance and KPIs.
• Own period-end close, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Coordinate with Engineering on capitalization accuracy.
• Support compliance with Nestlé standards and guidelines.
• Analyze and report on cost centers.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Planning

Time management

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

B.S. in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

As a Senior Cost Accounting Analyst at the Nestle USA Little Chute facility, you will be a Co-Pilot within the Factory Team (vision, organization, practices, initiatives/projects) on a day-to-day basis. Provide financial leadership by supplying factory and corporate management accurate and timely financial data.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop an in-depth knowedge of the factory operations to assist production management in the identification, reporting, analysis and correction of excessive losses, machine inefficiencies and labor inefficiencies. Partner with operations to maximize performance by designing financial and non-financial measurements and KPIs. Develop routines to be present on the factory floor.
• Challenge assumptions in seeking cost improvements in factory. Seek for and support cost improvement opportunities. Be an active contributor to improvement projects and initiatives.
• Own and compile accurate, timely financial reporting including period end close activities and daily variance analysis
• Partner with Engineering to monitor capitalizations. Research capitalization discrepancies and delays. Ensure accurate and timely capitalization adhering to company policy.
• Perform fixed asset cycle counts on a routine basis. Report, track, and forecast asset retirements and impairments.
• Support compliance to Nestle Accounting Standards, operating instructions and guidelines through monitoring, control reviews and the factory compliance team
• Reporting, analysis, and support of assigned functional cost centers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. Degree in accounting, or other finance degree or equivalent field
• 2+ years Accounting/Finance experience
• Communication, leadership and planning skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to communicate to all audiences within the organization
• Aptitude with financial systems and advanced excel experience
• Ability to perform moderately complex calculations
• Analytical thinking, curiosity, and detail oriented

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.