Ampersandbrands

Senior Cost Accountant

Denver, CO · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago

AccountingExcelValuationProcess ImprovementERPLeadershipGAAPVariance Analysis

About the role

You will sit at the center of the numbers: standard costs, BOM and labor, inventory valuation, margin analysis, and the metrics leadership runs the company on.
We want someone who treats a recurring, manual, or error-prone process as something to fix permanently.
Standard costing and inventory valuation, including BOM accuracy, labor and overhead absorption, and variance analysis (PPV, usage, yield).

This is a build-and-improve seat.
partner with operations and systems to automate the order-to-fulfillment-to-billing process, tightening the flow from order entry through fulfillment to accurate, on-time invoicing.
standardize, document, and automate to remove manual effort and error.
Wholesale pricing analysis and manufacturing cost analysis to support pricing and margin decisions.
Your first rock (first 30-day priority): partner with operations and systems to automate the order-to-fulfillment-to-billing process, tightening the flow from order entry through fulfillment to accurate, on-time invoicing.

2+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a manufacturing or wholesale environment.
Who thrives here You are technically strong and hands-on.
You are organized, direct, and self-directed.
You are comfortable in a company that runs on EOS and expects clear ownership, measurable results, and traction on the vital few priorities.

Weekly scorecard inputs and month-end variance commentary that gives operators a clear read on the business.
What you bring 2+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a manufacturing or wholesale environment.
Public accounting audit experience highly preferred (Big 4 or regional firm).
Hands-on standard costing and inventory accounting expertise.
Strong GAAP knowledge and the judgment to apply it in a mid-market, resource-lean setting.
Advanced Excel and ERP experience required.
Sage highly preferred.
CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

Ampersand Brands is a growing portfolio of beloved confectionery brands, including Hammond's Candies, the iconic hand-crafted candy maker, and Lolli & Pops, a premium retail and gifting brand with a national presence.
The company is backed by strong growth ambitions, combining innovation, brand storytelling, and operational excellence to expand its reach and solidify its position as a leading player in the U.S. confections industry.
About Us Ampersand Brands is a growing portfolio of beloved confectionery brands, including Hammond's Candies, the iconic hand-crafted candy maker, and Lolli & Pops, a premium retail and gifting brand with a national presence.
The role We are hiring a Senior Accountant to own cost accounting, inventory valuation, audit readiness, and process improvement for a growing manufacturing and wholesale business.
We are hiring a Senior Accountant to own cost accounting, inventory valuation, audit readiness, and process improvement for a growing manufacturing and wholesale business.

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