Management Accountant

The Role

Fisher & Paykel is a renowned leader in innovative home appliance technology, dedicated to enhancing everyday living experiences. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, we are expanding our team to ensure precision and accuracy in managing revenue and cost of goods sold. If you are seeking a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic organization, we invite you to apply for the Management Accountant position based out of Fisher & Paykel's Costa Mesa, CA office.

As a Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Fisher & Paykel's USA and Canada operations by overseeing revenue and cost of goods sold reconciliation, reporting, and analysis, ensuring accuracy in rebate balances and collaborating with the business on revenue-generating activities. The management accountant supports the costing needs of the business and ensures comprehensive reconciliation and review of all components.
 

Responsibilities include managing reconciliation, analysis, and reporting of revenue and cost of goods sold, providing costing and terms of trade analytical support, and assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes for internal business and global finance leadership as required.
 

You Will

• Manage the accuracy of rebate balances and collaborate with the business to facilitate revenue-generating activities.
• Support the costing needs of the business, including maintaining the Cost of Goods Sold master for distributor businesses.
• Ensure reconciliation and review of all revenue and cost components, adhering to internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain annual customer programming and customer rebates to facilitate informed decisions on promotional and advertising spend.
• Partner with key stakeholders to ensure rebate balances align with revenue recognition principles.
• Calculate and maintain transfer pricing and standard cost for distributor businesses.
• Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of consignment stock, net realizable value (NRV), and obsolescence provisions.
• Review monthly cost of goods sold components, providing analysis on costs, including freight and duty.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to ensure inventory counts comply with company policy.
• Ensure integrity and completion of revenue.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, IAS, and associated accounting standards to which Fisher & Paykel operate under.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or relevant certification preferred.
• At least 5 years’ experience preferably in a cost accounting or revenue accounting role and/or with proven experience supporting one or both disciplines.
• Prior experience in managerial accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and cost accounting methodologies.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office products, data analytic tools and skills, advanced proficiency in MS Excel required
• Familiarity with IFRS and foreign reporting jurisdictions 
• Proven experience with Data Analytic tools, programs, and ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 annually. This range is a guideline and may not reflect your exact offer. Factors considered when extending an offer include (but are not limited to) education, experience, relevant skills, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Benefits Overview

In addition to providing competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, we offer:

• 401K with company match
• Competitive Employer HSA Contribution
• Pet Perks
• Paid Vacation/Time Off: We believe that your time off is important, which is why all US employees accrue 20 days of paid vacation starting year 1. We also offer 12 company holidays per year.
• Parental Leave: Becoming a new parent is a full-time job. Our new policy offers all our people 26 weeks’ paid leave for the primary caregiver, a flexible return to work with reduced hours at full pay, as well as two weeks of paid leave for partners to spend time with their growing families.
• Wellness Initiatives such as our Fuel Up Fridays, a company-paid subscription to Calm, No-Meeting Fridays, and personalized healthcare support for your wellness journey.
• Leadership and Career Development programs
• Exclusive Employee discounts on all F&P products
• Role-specific Company Bonus

Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.