Senior Manager, Global Inventory and Cost Accounting

Overview

This role supports a growing Finance Operations team, focusing on scaling global inventory and cost accounting processes and contributing to development of the ERP system.

The position can be based out of headquarters in Redwood City, CA, or remote with occasional travel to headquarters as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and analyze standard cost accounting records for commercial supply chain inventory, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Support standard costing of new product introductions for the US and ex-US markets.
• Lead continuous improvements to the cost accounting model and identify opportunities to reduce costs.
• Ensure inventory is properly valued on the balance sheet, including treatment of capitalized variances and establishment of required reserves.
• Apply working knowledge of full absorption costing, overhead build up, and key components of COGS.
• Support inventory master data, analyze inventory transactions and related accounting flows, and reconcile book to perpetual inventory accounts.
• Represent Finance Operations in developing standardized inventory policies and procedures, working cross-functionally with operational business partners.
• Partner with Tax and international Finance teams to manage transfer pricing and profit eliminations.
• Manage the annual 3PL physical inventory count and CMO inventory confirmation process.
• Partner with Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing, Quality, Commercialization, FP&A, and Accounting on various projects as the organization evolves and scales.
• Support ERP system enhancements for future company growth.
• Interact with internal and external auditors, support audit requests, and ensure compliance with internal control procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; strong preference for experience in biopharma.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience using standard costing with internal manufacturing or outsourced contract manufacturing.
• Proven experience using advanced Excel functions for financial analyses, variance analysis, and product cost modeling.
• Deep knowledge of ERP system functionality, connecting operational transactions to accounting flows.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Superior people skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and with all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA.
• Strong preference for NetSuite, or working knowledge of SAP/Oracle.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay salary range (onsite at headquarters in Redwood City, CA): $150,000 - $189,000 USD
• The displayed range is intended as the base pay salary range for onsite roles in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in.
• Individual base pay is determined by role, level, location, and factors including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training.
• Total rewards include competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities.

Location

• Headquarters: Redwood City, CA
• Remote option available with occasional travel to headquarters as needed.