What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at Pure Fishing?
About Pure Fishing
Pure Fishing is a global leader in the fishing tackle industry, with a portfolio of iconic brands that includes Abu Garcia®, Berkley®, Fenwick®, Frabill®, PENN®, Pflueger®, Plano®, Savage Gear®, Shakespeare®, SpiderWire®, Ugly Stik®, and many more. The brands that came together to form Pure Fishing were founded by inventors and innovators responsible for many of the advancements in the fishing tackle industry that anglers worldwide benefit from today. Our team of industry-leading experts and our global network of operations and innovation hubs strive to find those next innovations and produce world-class products designed to delight our consumers, strengthen business for our customers, and build love for our brands globally.
But to us fishing is not just about business, it is about time shared with family and friends, for some the peace derived from time on the water or for others the thrill of the battle and satisfaction of the earned triumph, and for all that feeling you get with every catch. We are a passionate team hungry to win while dedicated to creating memorable experiences with our brands and products and helping anglers everywhere have more fun catching more fish. We want your next day on the water to be your best day on the water. At Pure Fishing we have high expectations for Execution, we strive to Empower our people every day, expect and encourage Authenticity.
Cost Accountant
Job Summary
As a Cost Accountant, you’ll play a critical role in driving financial accuracy and operational efficiency across our global supply chain. Partnering closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and finance teams, you’ll ensure product costing is accurate, uncover insights through data, and help guide smarter business decisions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
What will you do?
Pure Fishing is a global leader in the fishing tackle industry, with a portfolio of iconic brands that includes Abu Garcia®, Berkley®, Fenwick®, Frabill®, PENN®, Pflueger®, Plano®, Savage Gear®, Shakespeare®, SpiderWire®, Ugly Stik®, and many more. The brands that came together to form Pure Fishing were founded by inventors and innovators responsible for many of the advancements in the fishing tackle industry that anglers worldwide benefit from today. Our team of industry-leading experts and our global network of operations and innovation hubs strive to find those next innovations and produce world-class products designed to delight our consumers, strengthen business for our customers, and build love for our brands globally.
But to us fishing is not just about business, it is about time shared with family and friends, for some the peace derived from time on the water or for others the thrill of the battle and satisfaction of the earned triumph, and for all that feeling you get with every catch. We are a passionate team hungry to win while dedicated to creating memorable experiences with our brands and products and helping anglers everywhere have more fun catching more fish. We want your next day on the water to be your best day on the water. At Pure Fishing we have high expectations for Execution, we strive to Empower our people every day, expect and encourage Authenticity.
Cost Accountant
Job Summary
As a Cost Accountant, you’ll play a critical role in driving financial accuracy and operational efficiency across our global supply chain. Partnering closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and finance teams, you’ll ensure product costing is accurate, uncover insights through data, and help guide smarter business decisions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
What will you do?
- Lead month-end close activities including journal entries, reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Analyze and maintain product costs across raw materials, labor, overhead, freight, and tariffs
- Manage standard costing and perform detailed variance analysis (purchase price, labor, overhead, etc.)
- Partner with manufacturing and supply chain teams to understand cost drivers and identify improvements
- Ensure accurate inventory valuation, including excess and obsolete (E&O) reserves
- Support E&O reporting and help reduce excess and obsolete inventory levels
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis across products, customers, and plants
- Support new product introductions, cost rollups, and bill of materials (BOM) accuracy
- Prepare reporting and insights on costs, margins, and operational performance
- Investigate and resolve cost variances to improve financial performance
- Support internal and external audits with required documentation
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies
- Occasionally travel to support operations across locations
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance teams
- CPA or CMA (or in progress) is a plus
- Experience in high-volume or multi-plant environments is preferred
- Work with globally recognized fishing brands
- Play a key role in driving financial and operational performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the business
- Be part of a company that values continuous improvement and innovation
- Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth
- A detail-oriented mindset with a focus on data accuracy
- Strong business partnership approach
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Confidence working with complex data and financial models