Manager, Inventory Cost Accounting

Company Overview





Brother is a leading provider of home and office equipment, sewing and crafting products, and industrial solutions. With a legacy spanning over 115 years, our brand is renowned for producing award-winning printers, sewing machines, P-touch labelers, and more. Brother International Corporation (BIC) was established in 1954, marking over 70 years of operations in the United States. Our Americas headquarters is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. BIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Limited (BIL), which was founded in 1908 in Nagoya, Japan, and operates in more than 30 countries worldwide. Brothers Americas presence includes subsidiaries in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.



Why Work at Brother?





Brother USA has consistently been recognized as a best place to work, reflecting our commitment to fostering a workplace culture aligned with our core values of being inclusive, collaborative, customer-centric, and socially responsible. We value work-life balance and flexibility, and as a result have introduced policies such as our hybrid office schedule, casual dress code, and flexible Fridays, which allow us to wrap up meetings for dedicated focus time or to start our weekends sooner, year-round. Our commitment to employee growth and development is demonstrated through our offering of facilitated courses and certificate programs and our investment in resources that enable self-paced learning.



Role Overview

The Manager, Inventory Cost Accounting is responsible for managing cost accounting, inventory accounting, and cost analysis to support accurate financial reporting and strategic decision-making. This role ensures the integrity of cost data and provides insights to strengthen cost and reporting capabilities. The Inventory Cost Accounting Manager partners cross-functionally with other Finance teams and business stakeholders, such as Sales, Supply Chain, and warehouse teams, to deliver meaningful insights and continuous improvement opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Accounting and Analysis

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    Prepare/analyze/reconcile weekly, monthly & quarterly inventory reporting for both internal use and Japan requirements including, but not limited to on-hand inventory levels, in-transit inventory and royalties
    
  
  
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    Develop monthly and ad-hoc analysis of inventory-related reconciliations and financial statements
    
  
  
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    Create and maintain standard costs including raw materials, labor, and overhead
    
  
  
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    Perform Quarterly reviews of all standard costs for the cost rollup
    
  
  
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    Analyze manufacturing cost variances which would include: Purchase Price Variance (PPV), material usage, and labor variances
    
  
  
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    Support internal and external audits
    
  
  
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    Collaborate cross functionally to support decision making, improve cost performance, and provide guidance to internal stakeholder
    
  
  
  
  

Inventory Accounting and Controls

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    Monitor, track and provide metric reporting for zero value, slow moving, and obsolete inventory and participate in monthly inventory review/reduction meetings
    
  
  
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    Maintain accuracy of all inventory cost records and Cost of Sales reporting through periodic reviews/testing such as LOCOM analysis, SKU revaluation and all inventory reserves
    
  
  
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    Review and reconcile monthly AP inventory accruals and work with the Inventory A/P team to clear aged goods receipts/invoice receipts
    
  
  
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    Support year-end physical inventories which could include warehouse mapping, test counts, reconciliations, and roll-forward schedules
    
  
  
  
  

Process Improvement

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    Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost accounting processes, enhance data accuracy, and strengthen reporting capabilities
    
  
  
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    Partner with Supply Chain, Warehouse, Procurement, and Finance teams to streamline operations and automation efforts
    
  
  
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    Lead/drive continuous improvement in the cost estimation processes in collaboration with sales, supply chain and warehouse management teams
    
  
  
  
  

Experience & Qualifications

Education

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    Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) Accounting or Finance
    
  
  
  
  

Experience

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    Minimum 8 years Comprehensive cost accounting and inventory experience in a manufacturing or inventory heavy environment
    
  
  
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

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    Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
    
  
  
  
  

Software/Technical Skills

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    Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access)
    
  
  
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    Cost accounting experience within a large ERP system (SAP/Oracle)
    
  
  
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    Strong inventory technical knowledge
    
  
  
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    Knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), inventory accounting standards cost accounting methodologies, and internal controls procedures
    
  
  
  
  

Other Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

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    Ability to maintain a positive attitude, with a willingness to roll up sleeves and get the work done
    
  
  
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    Proactive action-focused problem-solving skills
    
  
  
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    Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders to enhance understanding
    
  
  
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    Strong data analysis skills with ability to articulate key drivers and present conclusions on findings
    
  
  
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    Strong attention to detail
    
  
  
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    Ability to maintain a continuous improvement mindset
    
  
  
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    Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and act with resolve in a complex environment
    
  
  
  
  

Additional Details for This Role

This role will be a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Assigned office days will be determined by your manager. #LI-Hybrid

Base Salary

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  The targeted base salary range for this position is
  
  
  
  
  $91,000
  
  
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  Base salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate, as well as factors such as internal equity, cost of labor in the hiring location, and alignment with market data.
  
  

Additional Compensation

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    This position is eligible for a 15
    
    
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    bonus at 100% of target, with the opportunity to achieve above 100% dependent on company performance and in alignment with company bonus plans.
    
    
  
  
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    Bonus awards are discretionary and contingent upon individual performance as well as Brother achieving its corporate objectives, in accordance with the applicable bonus plan in effect.
    
    
  
  
  
  

Our Benefits





We offer a comprehensive benefits package with diverse plan options to meet your familys needs, including health, vision, and dental insuranceall effective from day one of employment. Under our 401(k) retirement savings plan, we match up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions, with employer matches vesting immediately. Additionally, we offer an educational assistance program that reimburses up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and other related expenses for qualifying programs. Details are available at?



Our Mission, Vision & Culture





Our mission is to live our at your side promise to simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We aim to be where people and technology meet, providing products and solutions that enhance how people live, work, and create. We look to our strategic culture drivers - accountability, authenticity, boldness, and excellence - to enable us to consistently deliver on our vision, mission, and shared values. These drivers help us shape a culture that empowers the business to succeed.



About Where We Work





Brothers corporate headquarters for the Americas is in Bridgewater, NJ, across from the Bridgewater Commons Mall. This location houses key corporate functions, including HR, legal, finance, IT, and supply chain, and a significant presence of our business unit leadership and marketing teams. Our manufacturing and distribution facility in Bartlett, TN spans an impressive 1.5 million square feet - equivalent to 26 football fields - and is located on Brother Boulevard. In addition to the distribution center operations team, this facility hosts several other departments, including our customer service group. Brother also has employees based in other locations, such as Westminster, CO, where many of our marketing and product engineering team members from the mobile solutions division operate, as well as our distribution centers in Richmond, VA and Perris, CA. Additionally, our outside sales teams work remotely within their territories, staying geographically close to the accounts they support to ensure they are always at your side for our customers.



Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement





Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Brother is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application or interview process. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at eoe_applicant_accommodations@brother.com .