Senior Manager, Cost Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of standard costing methodologies, conducting annual standard cost updates, rate development, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.

• Evaluate manufacturing costs, track inventory movements, manage reserves, and analyze cost of goods sold.

• Recognize trends, clarify variances, and assist in implementing corrective measures.

• Oversee month-end and quarter-end cost accounting tasks.

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and conduct balance sheet reviews.

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting.

• Present cost and margin analyses to Finance and Operations leadership.

• Establish and uphold internal controls, accounting policies, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

• Guarantee compliance with U.S. GAAP and relevant SOX requirements.

• Assist with internal and external audits.

• Collaborate with Operations, CMC, Supply Chain, and FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.

• Create product costing and margin analysis.

• Assess cost drivers and provide insights for pricing, capital investments, new product development, and make-versus-buy decisions.

• Maintain cost accounting ERP configuration.

• Collaborate with IT and ERP stakeholders on system enhancements, upgrades, and process governance.

• Enhance costing methodologies, automate reporting, and improve close efficiency.

• Develop and uphold KPI reporting and dashboards for manufacturing efficiency, scrap, yield, overhead absorption, and other cost drivers.

• Convert findings into actionable recommendations that enhance financial visibility and overall business performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience.

• At least 3 years dedicated to cost accounting within a manufacturing or production context.

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.

• Knowledge of standard costing methodologies, inventory accounting, manufacturing variances, and inventory valuation.

• Practical experience in managing cost accounting close activities, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit support.

• Proficient with ERP systems and cost accounting configurations.

• Experience in maintaining and enhancing costing processes.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics GP is particularly advantageous; experience with SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite is also relevant.

• Advanced Excel capabilities, including complex financial modeling, data analysis, and forecasting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Capacity to manage competing priorities and adhere to deadlines.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills across functions.

• Ability to influence stakeholders and work with teams outside of Finance.

• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or multi-site operations is preferred.

• CPA or MBA is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual target bonus.

• Equity compensation.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Paid company holidays.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Up to 10% travel for conferences and company meetings.