Strategic Cost Accountant – Manufacturing & SAP Leader

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company in California seeks a Senior Cost Accountant to partner with operations, owning the books for Cost of Goods Sold and providing strategic financial insight. The role requires innovation, new process development, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

The position supports ERP SAP S/4HANA reporting, monthly close, and cost-savings initiatives across the Supply Chain, with frequent collaboration with operations and finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 4+ years cost accounting experience in a CPG environment.
• Strong initiative and business ownership mindset.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA for standard cost and GL.
• Understanding of P&L, balance sheet and cash flows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations to analyze data from the production line and standard routings.
• Develop and enhance SAP S/4HANA reports via BI and Evolve.
• Close work orders weekly across all business units.
• Prepare and present COGS variances and KPI reports to Operations and Finance.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives in Operations and Supply Chain.
• Support month-end close, budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collab

Excel modeling

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelors in Accounting

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company in California seeks a Senior Cost Accountant to partner with operations, owning the books for Cost of Goods Sold and providing strategic financial insight. The role requires innovation, new process development, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

The position supports ERP SAP S/4HANA reporting, monthly close, and cost-savings initiatives across the Supply Chain, with frequent collaboration with operations and finance leadership.