Job Description Summary

In this highly visible role, the Cost Accounting Manager provides Financial/Accounting support for the BD DS business, specifically supporting the Mebane, NC and Grayson GA facilities. 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.
You will be responsible for maintaining accounting and reporting procedures resulting in accurate product costs and manufacturing performance reporting and ensures product inventories and manufacturing assets are adequately safeguarded and financial reporting. You will occasionally interact with Global Marketing, Research and Development, and other General & Administrative functions. Drives change, as needed, to ensure compliance to GAAP/SOX, reviewing and delivering recommendations for continuous improvement, and clearly communicating relevant fiscal information to executive management.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Responsibilities

• Oversees all planning, reporting, and analysis of Standard Product Costing, Manufacturing Variances, Inventory and its component parts.  Including:

  • Developing standard costs

  • Maintaining fixed assets

  • Ensuring reserves are calculated appropriately

  • Ensuring manufacturing performance is accurately reported

• Trusted advisor to the Plant Manager and Plant Leadership team to optimize finance related operational decisions, ensure appropriate financial/accounting rigor, introduce process discipline as needed, and safeguard company assets.

• Drives continuous financial improvement through GP Task Force and BD Excellence, Gross Profit analysis, Inventory analysis, New Product and Discontinuance Analysis, and Spending analysis.

• Ensures that financial reports and records are prepared in compliance with US GAAP and BD financial policies.

• Ensures that financial controls are maintained and that the requirements of the Sarbanes/Oxley Act are met.

• Assists both internal and external auditors with their periodic review of the BD Diagnostic Systems financial records. Is further responsible for the implementation of agreed upon recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from the audit findings.

• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Minimum qualifications

Education & Experience

• Requires 3+ years of relevant progressive accounting / finance experience in a manufacturing environment: manufacturing operations, product costing, manufacturing variances and inventory control, financial analysis, and budgeting & forecasting experience required.

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.  A CPA, MBA, or CMA is preferred.

• Proven ability to lead and serve as an effective team member in a large organization including planning, developing, organizing, directing, managing, and evaluating personnel.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possess a track record demonstrating the management of increasing levels of responsibility, successful business partnering at a senior level, and leading cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated ability to improve controls and influence decisions through accounting knowledge and data driven financial analysis - seeking to add tangible value to the business through strategic guidance and collaboration. 

• Proactively identify opportunities and challenges, working closely with business leaders to find solutions. 

• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, VLOOKUPS, etc.)

• ERP experience is necessary; specifically, SAP experience is preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well with management of all levels.

• Knowledge of corporate accounting policies and procedures.

• Self-driven, proactive and seeks continuous improvement.

• 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 interpersonal skills

• Ability to lead projects.

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.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. 

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Primary Work Location

USA NC - Mebane

Additional Locations

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NA (United States of America)