Becton, Dickinson and Company

Cost Accounting Manager

Becton, Dickinson and Company • $90K — $120K *
Tucson, AZ 85705In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
  • 5+ years of dynamic accounting/finance experience in manufacturing.
  • Proven leadership capability in large organizations with team management experience.
  • Audit experience is preferred.
  • ERP experience required, with SAP being a preference.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and macros.
  • Knowledge of SOX controls and corporate accounting policies.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate product cost reporting and operations performance reporting.
  • Interact with global functions, enhancing cross-department collaboration.
  • Drive change for compliance with GAAP/SOX and recommend continuous improvements.
  • Supervise financial activities for the IPD Sterilization Plant, reporting to senior finance leaders.
  • Oversee planning, reporting, and analysis of standard costing and inventory management.
  • Support financial functions and collaborate with internal and outsourced partners.
  • Drive continuous financial improvement through comprehensive analysis and reporting.

Benefits

  • Emphasis on on-site collaboration to foster innovation and problem-solving.
  • Flexibility in work-life balance with structured in-office expectations.
  • Opportunity to lead cross-functional teams and elevate financial practices.
  • Exposure to senior leadership and involvement in strategic operational decisions.
  • Access to a dynamic work environment within a global healthcare company.
Full Job Description
Summary

In this highly visible, on-site role, the Cost Accounting Manager provides Financial/Accounting support for the BD Infusion Preparation & Delivery (IPD) business, specifically the Sterilization Plant in Tucson, AZ. This includes providing financial support and leadership to Finance and Operations leaders, playing a key role in establishing and achieving financial objectives and formulating and executing operations strategies.

Responsibilities
  • Maintains accounting and reporting procedures resulting in accurate product costs, providing operations performance reporting, ensuring product inventories and manufacturing assets are adequately safeguarded, and financial reporting.
  • Occasionally interact with Global Supply Chain, Global Procurement, Research and Development, BD Excellence, and other General & Administrative functions.
  • Drives change, as needed, to ensure compliance with GAAP/SOX, reviewing and delivering recommendations for continuous improvement, and clearly communicating relevant fiscal information to executive management.
  • Supervises all financial activities associated with the US based IPD Sterilization Plant and report to the Assoc. Director - Operations Finance with a dotted line to the Nogales Plant Manager.
  • Oversees all planning, reporting, and analysis of Standard Product Costing, Manufacturing Variances, Inventory and its component parts. Including:
    • Owns the annual budget and forecast processes, including development of standard costs
    • Maintains fixed assets
    • Ensures reserves are calculated appropriately
    • Ensures manufacturing performance is accurately reported
  • Handles financial support functions (Global Business Services) including internal colleagues and outsourced partners.
  • Partners with the Manufacturing Directors and Plant Leadership to support finance-related operational decisions, ensure sound financial and accounting practices, improve processes as needed, and safeguard company assets.
  • Drives continuous financial improvement through business case preparation and review, inventory analysis, new product and product discontinuation analysis, and spending analysis.
  • Ensures that financial reports and records are prepared in compliance with US GAAP and BD financial policies.
  • Supports internal and external auditors during periodic financial reviews and implements agreed recommendations within assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Performs other related duties and assignments as required


Qualifications:

Education
  • Requires a bachelor's degree, preferably with a focus on accounting and finance.


Experience
  • Requires 5+ years of relevant dynamic accounting / finance experience in a manufacturing environment. Manufacturing operations, product costing, manufacturing variances and inventory control, financial analysis, and budgeting & forecasting experience required.
  • Confirmed ability to lead and serve as an effective team member in a large organization including planning, developing, organizing, directing, managing, and evaluating personnel.
  • Audit experience preferred.
  • ERP experience - with a preference for SAP - is required.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of SOX controls.
  • Knowledge of corporate accounting policies and procedures.
  • Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, VLOOKUPS, etc.)
  • Demonstrated track record of managing increasing levels of responsibility, partnering effectively with senior leaders, and leading cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve controls and influence decisions through accounting knowledge and data-driven financial analysis.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and at all levels of management.
  • Dedicated, proactive, and seeks to continuously improve.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed, challenging environment with strong attention to detail.
  • Should be well organized and possess good analytical and social skills.
  • Ability to lead projects.
  • The position requires limited travel.


At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

Primary Work Location
USA AZ - Tucson - Valencia Road

Additional Locations

Work Shift
NA (United States of America)

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Size
75,000 employees
Market Cap
$72 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$1.6 billion
Founded
1897
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
NASDAQ
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