Benefits:

401(k)

Paid time off

Stock options plan

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Summary / Objective

The Senior Cost Accountant is an integral member of both the Finance Department and the manufacturing site with responsibility for inventory accounting, monthly manufacturing close, analysis of variances, and the standard setting process. The Senior Cost Accountant will work closely with the Corporate Accounting Manager and the Plant Manager as well as operations personnel providing accurate and timely data on cost as well as budget support.

Essential Functions

Essential job functions for this position include but are not limited to:

Physical presence at the worksite during all assigned work shifts.

Ability to wear required PPE.

Lead the implementation and maintenance of inventory and cost accounting systems and procedures.

Manage all Bill of Materials and process all inventory related transactions within ERP system in addition to processing all revenue related transactions.

Assist with the annual budgeting process and development of forecasts and management of fixed assets.

Key contributor in the development of standard costs and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the Company’s standard cost and inventory valuation systems and procedures.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, unless doing so imposes an undue hardship on the Company.

All team members for SQF and Quality

Comply with cGMP, regulatory, customer, and food safety requirements.

Follow standards for testing protocols and labeling of products.

Has the right and responsibility to report unsafe conditions (food safety, quality, or personal safety) to direct supervisor, Quality, and/or Safety leader where appropriate.

Has the right and responsibility to stop the production line in the event of a critical incident.

Adhere to Danimer Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct

Complete required Quality and Food Safety training in LITMOS

Support food safety systems and participate in GMP audits, internal and external audits when necessary.

Back-up

In the absence of the Senior Cost Accountant, the duties of the position will be filled by the Director of Plant Accounting or delegated by the Director of Plant Accounting to a competent Accounting Representative.

Requirements: (education, skills and abilities)

Associate degree in accounting or another business-related field is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

A minimum of 7 years’ experience in cost accounting with responsibility for setting standard costs and analyzing manufacturing variances.

Fermentation or biotech experience preferred.

Advanced abilities in Excel and database management.

Proven knowledge of US GAAP, accounting principles, practices, standards, and regulations.

Experience with ERP systems required; experience with ERP system implementation and Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus.

Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and collaborate with staff at all organizational levels across various business units is required.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.

Travel is not expected with this position.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demand and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

Required to have the ability to express communication verbally.

Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching above shoulder level. Frequent climbing of stairs.

Frequent fine manipulation of fingers and hands including but not limited to tasks such as keyboarding and filing.

Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds including but not limited to machinery alarms while on the production floor.

Must have the ability to have clear near vision to complete tasks including but not limited to computer use.

Occasionally lift to 15 pounds.

Working Environment:

Indoor office environment with a desk on the third floor accessible using outdoor stairs.

While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is occasionally exposed to the manufacturing areas, fumes, or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment can frequently be loud and will require hearing protection in designated areas.

The plant production environment will include occasional exposure to hot or cold environment conditions, dependent upon weather.

Occasional exposure to magnetic fields in designated areas on production floor.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance: (if applicable)

Must be authorized to work in the United States

EEO Statement

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all teammates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, and any other status protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, We comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and any other status protected by law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the teammate for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice in order to meet Company's needs.