Cost Accounting Manager

Headliner:
Own Inventory and Cost Excellence at the Center of a High-Growth CPG Brand

Job Details:
Vernon, CA (Hybrid – On-site Majority)
$130,000 - $150,000 Annual based salary + bonus eligible

Marketing Message:
Archer Meat Snacks—the #1 jerky brand in the Natural and Specialty Channel—is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to take ownership of inventory and cost of goods accounting across all product lines and locations. This is a highly visible, hands-on role reporting to the Sr. Director, Corporate Controller, and will be a key partner across operations, production, quality, and warehouse teams.

You'll be responsible for everything from BOM maintenance and inventory reconciliations to variance analysis and process improvement. If you've been looking for an opportunity to drive financial clarity and operational efficiency inside a fast-paced, high-growth CPG brand, this role is for you.

What You'll Own & Impact:
• End-to-end cost of goods and inventory accounting across manufacturing and warehouse operations
• Weekly and monthly reconciliations between sub-ledger and GL
• Bill of Materials (BOM) maintenance and production data analysis
• Inventory controls, cycle count processes, and physical inventory oversight
• Variance analysis, journal entries, and root-cause reporting
• Work order and material variance tracking; partner with production teams on cost analysis
• Operational reporting: weekly labor and cost metrics for production management
• Audit prep, property tax reporting, and fixed asset cycle counts
• Partner with 3PL and local production/storage locations on inventory movement and accuracy
• Internal audit support and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

What Sets You Apart:
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in CPG or food manufacturing
• Minimum 3 years in cost accounting and inventory management in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting 
• Deep understanding of GAAP, ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), and financial compliance
• High energy, solutions-driven mindset with a passion for process improvement
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with key KPIs (Gross Margin, SKU Margins, Days Inventory on Hand)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to distill insights for senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Comfortable in a hybrid environment with majority time on-site in Vernon, CA
• Experience with external audits and managing inventory across distributed manufacturing and 3PLs

Why Join Archer Meat Snacks?
• Impact: Your work will directly inform business decisions, improve margins, and drive accountability
• Ownership: You'll lead cost and inventory systems that touch every part of the business
• Growth: Join a scaling, fast-paced team with opportunity to evolve the function
• Benefits: Competitive compensation, PTO, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Culture: We move fast, stay hands-on, and work as a collaborative, close-knit team focused on results

Location & Schedule:
This hybrid role is based in our Vernon, CA office, with an expectation of majority time spent on-site to support the manufacturing and operational teams.

Apply Today:
If you're ready to build, lead, and elevate cost accounting in a thriving CPG company, we want to hear from you. Join Archer Meat Snacks and help us take inventory excellence to the next level.

To learn more about us, visit: www.archerjerky.com

Archer Meat Snacks is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.