Operations Finance & Cost Accounting Manager
US$135,000 – US$155,000 / yr base salary
Posted 6 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Sr. Manager, Operations Finance & Cost Accounting”
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- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$135,000 – US$155,000 / yr |
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Field of studyAccounting, Finance
Study levelBachelor's
As a purpose-driven, certified B corporation, Clover is leading the way for conscious businesses by demonstrating care for all stakeholders and moving the world forward. We are committed to lowering our environmental impact and meeting our sustainability targets, by providing kids and adults with healthy, nutritious, and delicious products that are made with care for animals, people, and the planet.
About the Role
The Senior Manager, Operations Finance & Cost Accounting serves as the primary financial business partner to Clover Sonoma's Manufacturing, Distribution, Warehouse, and Supply Chain organizations. This position is responsible for leading all aspects of cost accounting, inventory accounting support, operational financial analysis, and manufacturing finance while driving operational efficiency and profitability improvement initiatives across the business.
Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, this role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Accounting, and FP&A leadership to provide financial insight, support strategic decision-making, and ensure accurate product costing and inventory valuation within SAP.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical cost accounting expertise with operational finance leadership and a passion for continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
A Day in the Life
Cost Accounting & SAP Ownership
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Own and maintain product costing processes within SAP S/4HANA, including standard costs, cost rollups, and cost allocations.
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Lead monthly manufacturing cost accounting activities including variance analysis, production order settlements, inventory valuation reviews, and cost center allocations.
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Review and maintain bills of material, production routings, and costing assumptions.
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Ensure integrity of manufacturing, inventory, and operational transactions within SAP.
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Analyze and explain manufacturing, labor, material, overhead, yield, and freight variances.
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Partner with Accounting to support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
Operations Finance Leadership
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Serve as the primary finance business partner to Plant Operations, Distribution, Warehouse, and Fleet leadership teams.
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Participate in operational reviews and leadership meetings to provide financial guidance and decision support.
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Develop financial analyses supporting operational initiatives, productivity improvements, and capital investments.