Manager, Cost Accounting

About the role

Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation.

Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness.

Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® and Stearns & Foster®. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night's sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

Our Company Offers Great Benefits, Including

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Medical, Dental & other wellness programs
• Disability and Life Company Paid
• Retirement Plan Options
• Generous Employee Purchase Discounts

What You'll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities)

• Manage staff and senior accountants and oversee the daily operations of the Cost Accounting function's routine procedures supporting Sealy US entities, including, but not limited to, the following activities:
• Item standard cost calculations and maintenance
• Accounting for inventory, COGs, and associated variances, including appropriate reconciliations, research, and analysis
• Support of various product development and other projects
• Oversight of inventory counts in accordance with Company policy and internal controls
• Preparation of related audit documentation
• Critically review and analyze inventory and cost of goods sold; support various financial reporting, finance, and FP&A initiatives.
• Oversee annual standard cost updates for all manufacturing plants through collaboration with other departments, including operations finance and sourcing.
• Partner with other areas of the business in various aspects of inventory control decision-making, including administration and oversight of inventory counting policies.
• Ensure the team's adherence to all proper accounting methods and policies.
• Work with upper management to establish proper accounting methods and policies to maintain a high-quality accounting and financial reporting system that fulfills executive management's expectations and informational needs of the organization.
• Provide leadership to the accounting staff in establishing and maintaining standardized processes and procedures that ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with all professional standards and regulations.
• Coordinate and complete annual audits and initiate recommendations to improve systems and procedures.
• Participate in system projects to ensure accurate reporting.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams focused on product launches, creation of updated/unique transaction flows, and/or new logistics processes to ensure accurate financial reporting and inventory reconciliation.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (MBA or MSAC preferred)
• CPA/CMA license or desire to obtain CPA/CMA license is preferred
• 6 years of related experience or training

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