Senior Cost Accounting Manager

Senior Cost Accounting Manager

Our client, a growing leader in the biotech / pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a Senior Cost Accounting Manager to join their high-performing finance team. This role plays a key part in supporting manufacturing operations, driving cost efficiency, and delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and enjoys building structure within a complex operation this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact.

Key responsibilities include :

• Oversee all aspects of cost accounting, including standard cost development, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and FP&A teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment between operations and finance.
• Manage monthly and quarterly close processes for inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), and related journal entries.
• Analyze production costs, purchase price variances, and inventory adjustments to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Lead and mentor a small team of accountants, ensuring high-quality output and professional growth.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes, providing detailed cost insights and variance explanations.
• Continuously improve cost accounting processes, controls, and ERP systems to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner cross-functionally to support new product launches, capital projects, and process improvements.

Qualifications :

Benefits :

$150,000 - $165,000 a year