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About the Role

Hachette Book Group is seeking a talented Cost Accounting Manager to support our Finance team. This position will support the Director of Inventory with daily and monthly work requirements of the accounting department by preparing, reconciling, reviewing, and communicating accounting information. The ideal candidate will have IT/system knowledge and/or ERP implementation experience along with an accounting background. This person will manage a team of three staff accountants.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze and create all related accounting with respect to Inventory Assets (WIP, Paper, etc.).
Responsible for the accuracy of HBG’s inventory including valuation and quantity.
Examine and authorize payment of all production invoices.
Prepare various month-end reports and analyses.
Participate in the creation of inventory-related and other special projects on an as-needed basis.
Collaboration with internal I.T. department to enhance current system.
Curious mindset to fully understand the inner workings of the Department.
Assist with quarterly Audits.
Manage a team of Staff accountants.

Requirements

BA in Accounting with 3-5 years of related experience.
Experience in Cost accounting specifically.
Experience in Oracle Cloud Application.
Experience with ERP implementation.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Drives change and innovation by seeking improvements to existing processes.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work through close attention to detail.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings regardless of audience.
Ability to gather and analyze complex or diverse information in a timely and organized manner.
Understand business implications of decisions and have ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
Skilled in researching and collecting data, monitoring progress and preparing reports for special projects.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Proficiency in Excel is required.
Results must be driven, and take appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership of situations as needed.
Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work and demonstrate good follow through.
Proven ability to build supportive and constructive relationships within and outside of the organization; takes the lead in inspiring others to work together for mutual benefit.
Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the office.

Skills

IT/system knowledge
ERP implementation
Accounting background
Oracle Cloud Application
Cost accounting
Analytical skills
Critical thinking skills
Organizational skills
Multi-tasking
Prioritization
Time management
Attention to detail
Communication skills (verbal and written)
Information gathering and analysis
Business judgment
Research
Data collection
Reporting
Excel proficiency
Results-driven
Relationship building

Location

New York, NY
Boston, MA

Work Type

Hybrid
On-site (3 days/week)
Overtime as needed

Experience Level

3-5 years of related experience
Managerial experience (managing a team)

Education Level

BA in Accounting

Salary/Compensations

$90,000-$100,000 (New York Office)
$80,000-$90,000 (Boston Office)

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Critical illness insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Long-term care insurance
Health FSA
Dependent care FSA
Commuter benefit plan
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement
Travel assistance
401(k)
Discretionary bonus program
PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays)
Generous sick leave
Group discounts on auto and home insurance
Group discounts on legal services

About the Company

Hachette Book Group is a leading US general-interest book publisher made up of dozens of esteemed imprints within the publishing groups Basic Books Group; Grand Central Publishing Group; Hachette Audio; Little, Brown and Company; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Orbit; and Workman Running Press Group.
We also provide custom distribution, fulfillment, and sales services to other publishing companies.
The mission of Hachette Book Group is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity.

Equal Opportunity

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.