Senior Cost Accounting Manager

Role Summary

The Senior Cost Accounting Manager will have direct interaction and manage projects within manufacturing operations and Supply Chain. This position is responsible for preparing standard cost reports, determining manufacturing variances, checking bills of material for standard costs, assisting with new product costing, assisting with month-end close and reporting, and communicating with management any opportunities that may arise.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial information utilizing the applicable support systems. Duties include preparing journal entries, entering inventory A/P accruals, reconciling the balance sheet and analyzing variances.
• Assist with month-end closing including reconciliation of perpetual inventories to the general ledger.
• Track daily work items assigned in D365.
• Investigate and report on inventory adjustments.
• Support cost roll as needed and new product costing.
• Assist Cost Director with annual budget process and annual physical inventories.
• Support internal customers by researching questions and investigating variances on the financial statements
• Ensure proper retention, filing, and handling of accounting records
• Prepare other reports and assist in special projects and analysis as required or requested by the manager.
• Performs ad-hoc and cross-functional projects as assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• Required: 7+ years of either cost accounting experience or accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred: Experience working in Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical companies
• Required: Experience managing projects and building relationships with other departments
• Required: Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Required: ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamic 365 preferred)

Skills

• Cost accounting background or willingness to learn; strong understanding of GAAP
• Excellent communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
• Innovative thinker with proactive problem-solving and process improvement
• Contribute to openness and teamwork
• Strong organizational abilities; capable of managing multiple priorities

Education

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Additional Requirements

• Working hybrid (onsite/remote) in Los Angeles or San Diego; occasional travel to El Segundo, CA as needed
• Mobility to work in a standard office setting; ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds