Manager, Inventory and Operations Accounting
Core
Manage cost accounting functions including standard costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing variance analysis, and the full manufacturing accrual process for a clinical-stage biotech company.
Role type
Manager, Inventory and Operations Accounting
Builds
Accurate cost data and margin improvement initiatives for vaccine manufacturing
Domain
Biotechnology / Manufacturing / Cost Accounting
Required skills
Standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, GAAP compliance, SOX compliance, SAP S/4 Hana, financial reporting, accrual management, internal controls, ERP system support
Preferred skills
CPA or CMA certification, public company (SEC-reporting) experience, contract manufacturing experience
Technologies
SAP S/4 Hana, Excel
Responsibilities
Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead; Analyze and report on manufacturing variances; Own the manufacturing accrual process end to end; Prepare monthly accruals and journal entries; Manage inventory valuation, reserves, scrap and obsolescence; Reconcile manufacturing and cost-related general ledger accounts; Prepare monthly and quarterly flux analysis; Maintain and execute internal controls over inventory and COGS; Support quarterly external audits and SOX testing; Investigate and resolve discrepancies in physical inventory counts; Support ERP and system enhancements related to inventory and cost accounting
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC
