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Job ID R-518686 Date posted 07/07/2025

Job Description Summary

Cost Accounting Manager provides Financial/Accounting support mainly but not limited to the BD-DS Baltimore Campus Sites.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Cost Accounting Manager (On-Site) 

In this role, the Cost Accounting Manager provides Financial/Accounting support mainly but not limited to the BD-DS Baltimore Campus Sites. This position requires a strong cost accounting background, experience with monthly plant performance reporting, and willing to managing multiple deliverables.  This position will maintain accounting and reporting procedures resulting in accurate product costs and manufacturing performance reporting. Promote change, as needed, to ensure compliance to GAAP/SOX, reviewing and delivering recommendations for continuous improvement, and clearly communicating relevant financial information to plant leadership and DS Business.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support all planning, reporting, and analysis of Standard Product Costing, Manufacturing Variances, Inventory and its component parts.  Including:

    • Developing standard costs

    • Ensuring manufacturing performance is accurately reported

    • OEM’s Accounting

    • Month End Activities

    • Reconciliations

  • Ensures that financial reports and records are prepared in compliance with US GAAP and BD financial policies.

  • Ensures that financial controls are maintained and that the requirements of the Sarbanes/Oxley Act are met.

  • Assists both internal and external auditors with their periodic review of the BD Diagnostic Systems financial records.

  • Performs other related duties and assignments as required

  • Support the Sparks Instrument Plant needs

Minimum qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Requires 3+ years of relevant progressive accounting / finance experience in a manufacturing environment: manufacturing operations, product costing, manufacturing variances and inventory control, financial analysis, and budgeting & forecasting experience required.

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.  A CPA, MBA, or CMA is preferred.

  • Proven ability to lead and serve as an effective team member in a large organization including planning, developing, organizing, directing, managing, and evaluating personnel

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong cost accounting experience.

  • Prior experience with Plant Dashboard reporting and commentary preferred.

  • Demonstrated ability to improve controls and influence decisions through accounting knowledge and data driven financial analysis.

  • Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, VLOOKUPS, etc.)

  • ERP experience is necessary; specifically, SAP experience is preferred.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well with management of all levels.

  • Knowledge of corporate accounting policies and procedures.

  • Self-driven, proactive and seeks continuous improvement.

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed, challenging environment with strong attention to detail.

  • Should be well organized and possess good analytical and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to lead projects

  • Audit experience preferred, and knowledge of SOX controls.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

Additional Locations

Work Shift

NA (United States of America)

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$99,700.00 - $164,300.00 USD Annual
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