Hachette Book Group

Cost Accounting Manager

Hachette Book Group$90K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA in Accounting with 3-5 years of related experience
  • Experience in Cost accounting specifically
  • Proficiency in Oracle Cloud Application
  • Knowledge of ERP implementation
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Review, analyze, and create accounting records related to Inventory Assets
  • Ensure the accuracy of HBG's inventory valuation and quantity
  • Examine and authorize payment of production invoices
  • Prepare month-end reports and analyses
  • Collaborate with IT to enhance current accounting systems
  • Assist with quarterly audits
  • Manage a team of three staff accountants

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • 401(k) plan with discretionary bonus
  • Employee assistance program and commuter benefit plan
  • Generous PTO including 15 vacation days and 10 holidays
Full Job Description
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. Ideal candite will have IT/system knowledge and or ERP implementation along with an accounting background. This person will have a team of three staff accountants to manage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • 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.
  • Drives change and innovation by seeking improvements to existing processes.
  • 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.

This role is based in our New York office or Boston, MA office. Employees are expected to work on-site three days per week in accordance with our hybrid work model. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the office.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

The compensation for this position is $90,000-$100,000 (New York Office) or $80,000-$90,000 (Boston Office). Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location - talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.

The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and 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 and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

About Hachette Book Group

Hachette Book Group is a publishing company owned by Hachette Livre, the largest publishing company in France, and the third largest trade and educational publisher in the world. Hachette Livre is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lagardère Group. HBG was formed when Hachette Livre purchased the Time Warner Book Group from Time Warner on March 31, 2006. Its headquarters are located at 1290 Avenue of the Americas, Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Hachette is considered one of the big-five publishing companies, along with Holtzbrinck/Macmillan, Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Scholastic, and Simon & Schuster. In one year, HBG publishes approximately 1400+ adult books, 300 books for young readers, and 450 audio book titles. In 2017, the company had 167 books on the New York Times bestseller list, 34 of which reached No. 1.
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