Senior Manager, Cost Accounting

Overview

This role is part of the Technical Operations Finance (TOPS Finance) organization. The TOPS Finance team is responsible for global FP&A, manufacturing accounting, plant controllership, and ERP implementation support. The position works as a key member of a cross-functional team, collaborating with regional and global finance colleagues and technical operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain internal controls for inventory accounting in line with corporate policy, US GAAP, and SOX requirements.
• Oversee SOX responsibilities for inventory for the US entity, including internal and external audits.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory balances, including correct treatment of commercial and clinical inventory.
• Assess excess & obsolescence and perform elimination of profit in inventory.
• Ensure accurate inventory costing and overhead absorption across all stages of the manufacturing process, from raw material purchases through finished goods and COGS recognition.
• Monitor internal campaign manufacturing, production schedules, and variations in cost of manufacturing; identify and communicate risks to COGS forecasts in a timely manner.
• Support and participate in ERP improvement projects as needed.
• Lead US entity period close activities, including validation of cost of goods sold entries, appropriate treatment of operating overhead, balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP, and submission of close deliverables.
• Meet monthly and quarterly deadlines to support hand-offs to other finance functions, including SEC and Tax reporting, Controller reviews, and TOPS business partner reviews.
• Set annual Standard Costs and evaluate annual inventory revaluation and amortization schedules.
• Assist with preparation of consolidated financial management reporting for TOPS for balance sheet and P&L areas.
• Perform analysis and reporting for manufacturing waste, variances, inventory efficiency KPIs, PII (profit in inventory), and intercompany elimination/reconciliation.
• Build key working relationships with corporate colleagues, particularly Tax, FP&A, GL Accounting, and ERP support teams.
• Coach junior staff and assess development opportunities to keep the team engaged and motivated.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in a manufacturing business with audited financial statements.
• Experience in manufacturing accounting with an integrated ERP system is essential.
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement initiatives and working independently.
• Demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, and the internal control environment is essential.
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration across finance and business functions to resolve business and finance-critical issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent.

Workstyle

• The role may be performed remotely.
• If you live within 100 miles of HQ in San Rafael, CA, the role reverts to hybrid requiring 2 days onsite on a weekly basis.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $126,400 to $173,800.
• The organization considers experience, qualifications, and geographic location when determining base compensation; actual compensation may vary.
• May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role).
• Paid time off and a benefits package.
• Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.