Cost Accounting Manager

Enhancing the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals

Melaleuca has proudly supported this mission since our humble beginning in 1985. Everything we accomplish is done with a focus on promoting the physical, environmental, financial, and personal wellness of those around us. Wellness has always been our priority. By manufacturing and selling effective, high quality, health oriented products, we help people live more vibrant, healthier, and happier lives.

For 40 years, Melaleuca has achieved consistent and profitable growth, generating more than 2 billion dollars in annual revenue. We employ more than 4,000 team members and operate in 20 countries around the world. Melaleuca is positioned for even greater expansion in the years ahead.

Reporting to the Global Plant Controller, the Cost Accounting Manager is a key contributor within the Accounting organization. This individual partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Distribution to drive financial performance and cost visibility across the enterprise.

• Lead and develop members of the Cost Accounting team
• Oversee cost accounting processes across manufacturing, distribution, and logistics
• Analyze trucking, warehousing, and freight expenses to improve cost visibility and control
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Distribution teams to evaluate and reduce costs
• Determine and validate landed costs for raw materials and turnkey items
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes related to production, logistics, and distribution
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and inventory optimization
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory valuation and reporting

• Must be available for relocation to Idaho Falls, Idaho (corporate relocation assistance provided)
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in cost accounting
• Strong background in cost accounting within manufacturing environments
• Experience with logistics, distribution, trucking, or warehousing cost structures preferred
• Experience leading accounting teams of Two or more professionals
• Demonstrated success as a change agent
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence a variety of audiences
• Experience working in a matrixed environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and time sensitive deliverables
• Familiarity with transactional and reporting systems

Melaleuca is one of the world’s leading health and wellness companies. We manufacture more than 450 consumer products and sell them directly through a membership based shopping club. Melaleuca has been recognized as one of America’s Top Workplaces by Forbes and has received national recognition from USA Today as one of America’s Most Trusted Brands and America’s Best Stores.

We are proud to celebrate 40 years of record setting growth. Melaleuca is a debt free company and has never had a layoff in company history.