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About the Role

Hach, a Veralto company, is dedicated to ensuring water quality worldwide. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Sr Cost Accountant with a focus on manufacturing cost accounting to join our finance team. This role is crucial for managing the Company’s accounting books, records, and general ledger specific to costing and manufacturing, ensuring the financial health of our plant operations. You will collaborate with Plant Controllers/Business Partners, local Finance & Accounting teams, and global Cost Accounting teams, while also supporting financial report preparation and providing insights to enhance cost efficiency and profitability.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overheads, and analyze variances against these standards.
Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing cycle for relevant cost accounts and reconciliations, ensuring financial statements and all supporting documentation are timely, accurate, and complete in compliance with US GAAP, local GAAP, SOX, and Veralto Finance policies and procedures.
Support Plant Business Partners & Controllers with analysis of production costs, raw materials, and operational expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize manufacturing processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, supply chain, procurement, and finance, to gather relevant data and insights for cost analysis.
Monitor inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies, ensuring accurate valuation and reporting.
Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes, specifically focusing on manufacturing costs and related expenses.

Requirements

BS or BA Degree in Finance or Accounting required.
Proven experience as a Cost Accountant in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, cost analysis, and financial reporting.
Knowledge of US GAAP, local GAAP, and SOX compliance requirements.
Strong ERP skills, with Oracle Fusion knowledge preferred.
Fluent in English.
German language preferred.

Location

Berlin, Germany

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Education Level

BS or BA Degree in Finance or Accounting

Benefits

30 days of annual leave per calendar year
Professional onboarding
Career coaching and development opportunities
Compensation for overtime and shift work in line with collective agreement premiums
Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
Flexible working hours with an electronic time tracking system
Company-funded pension scheme
Insights into our Lean Management system
Discounts via our employee portal
Annual Christmas party and summer event
Job bike leasing
Urban Sports membership
Subsidized canteen meals
Annual flu vaccinations
Occupational health physician
Special payment or additional leave for marriage, birth/adoption of a child, relocation, etc.

About the Company

Hach is part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods.
When you join Veralto's vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career.
Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.

Equal Opportunity

At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.