Job Title: Senior Cost Accountant

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Senior Director FP&A

Location: Danbury, CT

Greenfield is looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to join our growing team.

The Senior Cost Accountant will report directly to the Senior Director, FP&A and will be part of the team responsible for month-end close, accurate inventory costing, account reconciliations and analysis.

Who We Are:

Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients, and additives that are vital to businesses and integral to a lower-carbon economy. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service to improve people’s lives and the health of the planet.

Why Join Greenfield?

We innovate, collaborate, and work with purpose. By unlocking the potential of people, partnerships, and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet, our work has a positive impact on the environment around the world. We’re always looking for people who can bring new talents and experience to our team.

Who You Are:

• Possesses Company values of honesty, integrity, respect, commitment and openness to change while modelling the Company Core Principles in all activities
• Ability to foster collaborative, cross department relationships to meet common objectives
• Ability to travel 2-3 times per year to the US locations and or Canadian HQ

Your Experience Should Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (CPA preferred)
• 7 or more years of related general accounting experience in a complex manufacturing environment
• Ability to lead a holistic costing environment including the standardization and automation of best in class costing practices, drive continuous improvement in the function and successfully partner with business leaders
• Experience and familiarity with multiple costing methodologies and the ability to make informed recommendations on method of best fit for varying manufacturing environments
• Experience with Microsoft D365 is an asset
• Possesses a strong systems background and excellent analytical skills
• Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and with competing priorities

Job Responsibilities:

• Apply fundamental accounting theories and concepts to support the cost accounting function
• Planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw
  material purchases, inventory, labor, and finished goods
• Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services
  provided, to determine effects on cost and margins
• Ownership for item set-up and cost updates to drive accuracy of all bills of materials
• Collect and analyze all relevant costing data to develop and maintain accurate cost
  estimates for materials and labor; update on ad hoc basis as needed
• Review of the integrity and reasonableness of the cost accounting systems on a periodic
  basis; establish a recurring cadence and process for updates
• Manage the cost accounting module in D365 including open & close of inventory module at
  month-end
• Calculate actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing estimated
  costs to actual production costs and investigate variances
• Review production batches for reasonableness and consult with production to resolve
  anomalies
• Perform daily KMT inventory reconciliation and month end inventory reconciliations
• Measure, track and report on accuracy of batch order cost estimates vs. actuals
• Analyze labor absorption and correct variances to ensure cost accuracy
• Coordinate periodic physical inventory counts, ensure adjustments are booked accordingly
• Provide guidance and recommendations for periodic inventory revaluations; advise on
  required accrual rates to cover potential inventory de-valuations
• Ensure prompt updates are made to cost estimates to reflect new transfer pricing changes
• Manage month-end financial close process for inventory and related items, and liaising with
  finance team on the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations
• Assist with various audit processes by providing requested information and explanations
• Train other employees & temporary contractors on cost accounting tasks and processes as
  directed by the Controller
• Lead or assist in ad hoc projects as needed

Total Compensation & Care:

• Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performance
• Formal and informal training opportunities
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick time
• Vacation time exceeding industry standards
• Company funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunities
• Meaningful and challenging work
• Curated intentional culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communication

About Us

We own and operate five distilleries, four specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency, quality control, custom formulation development, and ultimately customer satisfaction.

Core Values

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Respect
• Commitment
• Openness to Change

Core Principles

• Innovation: We are constantly seizing opportunities to develop new products, processes and methods to meet the diverse and demanding requirements of our customers.
• Collaboration: We are part catalyst, part collaborator. We work with partners to get the most out of our existing products, and to develop custom solutions for our customer requirements.
• Responsibility: Our commitment to give back to local communities in the US and Canada goes beyond the bottom line. We give back to the planet by processing renewable resources into low carbon fuels and chemicals.
• Agility: Our team is not only fast, we has the flexibility and creativity to pivot with customer needs to develop custom-made, on-time solutions.
• Discipline: At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a tight, transparent supply chain while meeting the highest regulatory standards.

Greenfield Global USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or domestic partner status, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.