Manufacturing Cost Analyst

Company Overview

Milos Tea Company is one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in the United States. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That is why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world-class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new innovative beverage products.

• We are the #1 and fastest-growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.
• Our core mission: People and Planet First doing good is good for business.
• We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.
• Our company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity Inclusion and Belonging.
• We pledge 1% of profits annually to charitable giving.
• We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing: recycling reducing and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Why You Will Love Life at Milos

You will collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they are doing.

As a People First company Milos is committed to the success and well-being of our associates customers and fans no matter their gender race or creed. Some of the remarkable benefits offered include:

• Competitive salary
• 100% employer-paid medical premiums for associates and families
• Free Mental Health Financial Wellness and Legal Counseling benefits
• 401K with company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Robust parental leave program
• Care Relief Fund to help associates in need
• Associate Assistance Program
• Paid volunteer time

Being a Culture Champion at Milos

• Wear the HAT (Hungry-Agile-Together)
• Work effectively with others
• Help our TEAm achieve safety quality and production goals
• Interact positively be self-aware avoid negative commentary
• Commit to outstanding attendance
• Conduct yourself respectfully with all Milos TEAm members

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a People First company Milos is committed to uplifting our associates customers and fans no matter their gender race or creed. We invest in Diversity Inclusion and Belonging in all areas of our business ecosystem. We champion these efforts through partnerships education and events to support and celebrate our diverse workforce and networks.

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**Hybrid role - must live in Tulsa OK area.

Responsibilities:

• Own and execute all month-end close activities for the site including preparation and posting of journal entries accruals fixed asset and capital reporting to ensure accurate complete and timely financial reporting.

• Own daily costing of work orders within Sage X3 partnering with Production Supervisors and Inventory Coordinators to investigate and resolve discrepancies ensure accurate work order processing and maintain reliable cost data and operational metrics.

• Lead balance sheet reconciliation processes including review documentation and timely resolution of reconciling items.

• Maintain integrity of the general ledger by reviewing key accounts investigating variances and resolving discrepancies in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.

• Ensure strong internal controls over financial reporting including documentation execution and continuous improvement of key control activities related to inventory cost accounting and fixed assets.

• Partner with Corporate Accounting and Site Controllers to support audits and compliance requirements.

• Ensure accurate inventory valuation including standard cost updates reserve calculations cycle count results and reconciliation between subledger and general ledger.

• Analyze manufacturing performance metrics and cost and efficiency trendsincluding scrap yield cycle time labor efficiency QA and Raw Material/Finished Goods Inventoryand translate findings into clear recommendations for operational leaders.

• Support Site Controllers on variance analyses for material labor and overhead providing root-cause explanations and forward-looking guidance.

• Build and maintain reporting tools that give site leadership real-time visibility into financial and operational performance.

• Lead the cost standard development process coordinating inputs from Supply Chain and Manufacturing departments to ensure accuracy and business alignment.

• Develop cost estimates and financial analysis for new products with a focus on bill of materials labor overhead and total product cost.

• Own BOM setup maintenance and regular reviews to maintain cost accuracy.

• Participate in cross-functional project teams including continuous improvement automation Standard Work and cost reduction initiatives.

• Support the Site Controllers in the forecasting and budgeting process with a focus on manufacturing cost drivers volume assumptions and productivity and efficiency plans.

• Uphold and lead participation in Corporate Responsibility initiatives including Zero Waste and sustainability social advocacy and MMAD volunteering opportunities.

• This position has food safety responsibilities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Cost Accounting

• Variance Analysis

• General Ledger

• Month-End Close

• Financial Reporting

• Internal Controls

• Inventory Management

• Bill of Materials

• Financial Analysis

• Management Accounting

• Forecasting

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting Finance or Supply Chain preferredwith at least two years of related experience in manufacturing Logistics or Supply Chain; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3 or more years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment including a deep understanding of standard costing variance analysis and production cost drivers; CPG experience preferred.

• Must be detail oriented and possess strong analytical and organizational skills in a highly matrixed organization.

• Establishes credibility with functional stakeholders through strong relationships and sound judgment to influence strategic decisions.

• Thrives in a fast-paced high-growth environment with evolving priorities.

• Regularly presents to functional leaders translating complex data into clear insights that inform business decisions.

• This role is site-embedded by design with expectations of at least three days/week on-site.

• Intermediate proficiency with accounting systems (Sage preferred) financial management platforms (e.g. OneStream Oracle) and Microsoft Office 365 preferred.

• Demonstrated experience owning month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Supervisory: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

This job is sedentary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with different abilities.

FLSA Status: Exempt