Sr. Cost Accountant Manager - CDD Operations

Overview

A leading organization in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech sector is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant Manager for CDD Operations. This role focuses on driving operational priorities related to execution quality, efficiency, safety, and measurable performance outcomes. The position involves collaboration with field leadership, support functions, and cross-functional stakeholders to enhance accountability, service delivery, and operational consistency. It offers the opportunity to impact operational scale, customer outcomes, and overall organizational performance within the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech environment.

Location: Remote (US-based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $130,000 – $190,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and develop a global team
• Execute monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial close processes
• Support technical accounting issues during financial close
• Develop proficiency in data reporting and analytics from ERP systems
• Serve as project manager for divisional cost rolls
• Prepare and present various financial schedules and reports
• Drive standardized metrics reporting for inventory and production volumes

Qualifications

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience or Bachelor's degree plus 8 years in cost accounting or finance
• Preferred fields of study: Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related disciplines
• CPA or CMA certification preferred
• Strong expertise in cost accounting principles, GAAP, and financial analysis
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and financial applications
• Demonstrated leadership experience in manufacturing environments
• Experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry preferred

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, and other data visualization tools
• Familiarity with HFM, GAAP standards
• Knowledge of data warehousing solutions and SQL databases
• Experience with statistical analysis software such as R or SAS

Benefits

• Choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee assistance and family support programs
• At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually
• Retirement and savings programs, including a 401(k) plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) for discounted stock purchases

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but whose backgrounds could contribute to the team.