Are you… Interested in working for an international and diverse company? Interested in developing your career in the water industry? Looking for a friendly and supporting team? If so, read on! At Hach, we ensure water quality for people around the world. Protecting water, the most valuable resource, and driving sustainability is very close to our hearts. You will be part of a flexible, family friendly organization that cares about its people just as it cares about the environment. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. We offer: + Competitive benefits and advantages + Flexible working hours + Professional onboarding and training options + Powerful team looking forward to working with you + Career coaching and development opportunities + IG Metall labor agreement conditions We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced **Sr Cost Accountant** with focus on manufacturing cost accounting to join our finance team. In this position you will play a crucial role in managing the Company’s accounting books, records and general ledger specific to costing and manufacturing in order to ensure the financial health of our plant operations. You will work closely with the Plant Controllers/Business Partners and the local Finance & Accounting teams as well as Cost Accounting teams in other global regions. In addition, support the preparation of financial reports, and provide valuable insights to improve cost efficiency and profitability. This position is located in Berlin Germany, Cork Ireland or Nazareth Belgium. **In this role, a typical day will look like:** + Develop and maintain cost standards for materials, labor, and overheads, and analyze variances against these standards. + Manage the month-end, quarter-end and year end closing cycle for relevant cost accounts and reconciliations, ensuring financial statements and all supporting documentation are timely, accurate & complete in compliance with GAAP and Veralto Finance policies and procedures + Support Plant Business Partners & Controllers with analysis of production costs, raw materials, and operational expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize manufacturing processes. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, and finance, to gather relevant data and insights for cost analysis. + Monitor inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies, ensuring accurate valuation and reporting. + Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes, specifically focusing on manufacturing costs and related expenses. **The essential requirements of the job include:** + BS or BA Degree in Finance or Accounting required + Proven experience as a Cost Accountant in a manufacturing environment. + Strong understanding of accounting principles, cost analysis, and financial reporting. + Knowledge of US GAAP, local GAAP and SOX compliance requirements + Strong ERP skills, with Oracle Fusion knowledge preferred. + Fluent in English and German language proficiency. At Hach (Hach Careers (https://jobs.danaher.com/global/en/hach) ), we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every associate plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis better—faster, simpler, greener and more informative. We accomplish this through teamwork, customer partnerships, passionate experts, and reliable, easy-to-use solutions. As part of our team, you’ll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale by enabling the world’s everyday water needs. You’ll also belong to a respectful and collaborative community that fosters career growth and professional development. You’ll be supported by resources that make a positive difference in your life because, at Hach, we value your authenticity and want your talents to shine. Motivated by the highest possible stakes of climate change and global health, we’re working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment. At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes. If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out. **Unsolicited Assistance** We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. 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