Cost Accounting Manager

Fender Musical Instrument Corporation ("FMIC") is located in Scottsdale, AZ. Within Fender Finance & Accounting, we are focused on operating as a world-class Finance organization. Our mission is to lead with financial acumen, integrity, strong leadership and associate development. We are currently seeking a talented Cost Accounting Manager to join our team in Remote, US.

An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

The Cost Accounting Manager will oversee staff cost accountants and be the go-to person for the transactions within the cost accounting function. 

About the Job:

• Perform technical cost accounting work involving the keeping of financial data and records
• Daily management of Staff Cost Accountants
• Coordination of support back-ups for all cost accounting functions
• Supports generation of timely financial statements – verifies results and analyzes variances. Includes the creation, posting, & review of Journal entries, and Account Reconciliations
• Monitors the recording of transactions within the established systems and procedures
• Communicates with all departments to coordinate and establish accounting procedures for non-routine items
• Direct the retention of historical cost accounting records
• Assist in the preparation of accounting and management control reports
• Lead ad-hoc and special projects

What you Need:

• Bachelor’s in accounting or related degree
• 5+ years of of related accounting/finance experience including supervisory responsibilities
• Manufacturing Cost Accounting Experience 
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn new skills and embrace emerging technologies
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Working experience using a large ERP system, SAP preferred

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel® and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position.  “Pay scale” means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive.  The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.  If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the applicable geographic differential associated with the location from which the successful candidate will work.  Please note that it is not typical for a Fender employee to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role – especially as a new hire – and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  Subject to the foregoing, the current pay scale for this position is $83,800-$167,600