Senior Manufacturing Cost Controller

Senior Manufacturing Cost Controller – Berlin, Germany

Position Overview: Join Hach (a Veralto company) as a Senior Manufacturing Cost Controller located in Berlin, Germany. The role focuses on managing the company’s cost accounting, supporting plant controllers, and driving cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overheads, and analyze variances against these standards.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing cycles for relevant cost accounts and reconciliations; ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, local GAAP, SOX, and Veralto Finance policies.
• Support plant business partners and 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 operations, supply chain, procurement, and finance—to gather relevant data and insights for cost analysis.
• Monitor inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies to ensure accurate valuation and reporting.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes, focusing on manufacturing costs and related expenses.

Requirements

• BS or BA Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 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; Oracle Fusion knowledge preferred.

Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave per calendar year.
• Professional onboarding.
• Career coaching and development opportunities.
• Compensation for overtime and shift work in line with collective agreement premiums.
• Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket.
• Flexible working hours with an electronic time tracking system.
• Company‑funded pension scheme.
• Insights into our Lean Management system.
• Discounts via our employee portal.
• Annual Christmas party and summer event.
• Job bike leasing.
• Urban Sports membership.
• Special payment or additional leave for marriage, birth/adoption of a child, relocation, etc.