Cost Analyst

Description Central Garden & Pet, a billion-dollar Lawn and Garden leader, is seeking a Cost Analyst to join our team in Greenfield, MO. This position is responsible for maintaining our SAP inventory standards, driving cost analytics and reporting, and to be an expert in manufacturing process and reporting. Willingness to dive into understanding consumer products and drive process improvement are key attributes to success in this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain assigned costing processes as part of yearly cost roll as well as participate in ad hoc costing during the year
• Collaborate and become a business and financial resource to the manufacturing teams through reporting and analysis
• Play an active role in closing the books on a monthly, quarterly, and year-end basis, including supporting documentation and explanations
• Development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information, to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, trends, and other matters impacting the fiscal soundness and effectiveness of the organization
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines, parent company policies, and regulatory requirements (including GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley)
• Work closely with internal or external auditors to provide support for reviews or audits by providing workpapers and analysis/explanations where needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to deal with rapidly changing business priorities
• Independent, self-starter; able to work with minimal direction
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based organization; able to work well with other functional areas
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including usage in financial modeling
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Four-year college degree with a major in Accounting or Finance

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay.
• Paid parental leave.

Central Garden & Pet Company (

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CENT) (

NASDAQ:

CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.