Senior Manager, Cost Accounting

Overview

This remote position supports the launch of an innovative smoking cessation treatment and the financial capabilities needed for next-phase growth. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Senior Manager, Cost Accounting will own cost accounting and translate financial data into actionable business insights. The role will shape costing methodologies, strengthen inventory management and financial controls, and partner across Finance, Operations, CMC, and Supply Chain to inform decisions related to production, pricing, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

  • Own standard costing methodologies, including annual standard cost updates and rate development
  • Manage inventory valuation and variance analysis across raw materials, work in process, and finished goods
  • Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory movements, reserves, and cost of goods sold to identify trends, explain variances, and support corrective actions

• Own Financial Close & Reporting

  • Manage month-end and quarter-end cost accounting activities
  • Oversee journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews
  • Deliver accurate, timely reporting and present cost and margin analysis to Finance and Operations leadership

• Strengthen Financial Controls & Compliance

  • Establish and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for inventory and cost accounting
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable SOX requirements
  • Support internal and external audits

• Drive Business Insights & Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Partner with Operations, CMC, Supply Chain, and FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning related to cost of goods sold
  • Develop product costing and margin analyses, evaluate cost drivers, and provide financial insights for pricing, capital investment, new product, and make-versus-buy decisions

• Own Cost Accounting Systems & Process Improvement

  • Maintain cost accounting ERP configuration
  • Partner with IT and ERP stakeholders on system enhancements, upgrades, and process governance
  • Improve costing methodologies, reporting automation, and close efficiency while promoting data integrity and consistent processes

• Develop Operational Cost Metrics

  • Build and maintain KPI reporting and dashboards for manufacturing efficiency, scrap, yield, overhead absorption, and other key cost drivers
  • Translate insights into recommendations that improve financial visibility and business performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3 or more years focused on cost accounting in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, standard costing methodologies, inventory accounting, manufacturing variances, and inventory valuation
• Hands-on experience managing cost accounting close activities, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit support
• Experience with ERP systems and cost accounting configuration; experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) is particularly valuable (experience with SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite is also relevant)
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex financial modeling, data analysis, and forecasting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and partner with teams outside of Finance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or multi-site operations
• CPA or MBA

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: anticipated range of $150,000–$175,000 USD annually
• This range is a good-faith estimate of what the employer expects to pay at the time of hire; actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity
• Bonus and equity: eligible for an annual target bonus and equity compensation as determined by the compensation committee

Benefits package currently includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid company holidays

Location & Travel

• Remote position; candidates may reside anywhere in the continental United States
• Travel may be required up to 10% for conferences and company meetings