Manager, Cost Accounting

Genetix Biotherapeutics

$130K — $145K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably in biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Bachelor's degree required; certification in cost accounting is preferred.
  • Proficiency in managing internal and external manufacturing/testing costs.
  • Experience in leading and building strong teams.
  • Familiarity with NetSuite is essential.
  • Strong skills in business partnership and team development.
  • Demonstrated results orientation with collaborative project execution.

Responsibilities

  • Account for and manage inventory cycle including COGs, BOMs, and inventory reconciliations.
  • Lead the implementation of NetSuite's inventory and COGS modules.
  • Enhance and manage cost accounting models for accuracy.
  • Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for costing.
  • Generate timely inventory and costing reports for improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate on financial analysis of manufacturing variances and gross margin.
  • Review standard costs on a quarterly basis.

Benefits

  • Unlimited paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) plan for retirement savings.
  • Equity options as part of total compensation package.
  • Parental leave to support family needs.
  • A commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY

The Manager of Cost Accounting will own the accounting for the Company's inventory and cost accounting, to ensure accurate, efficient reporting of the Company's Cost of Goods Sold and related accounts. The role will work closely with the Accounting and Reporting team, operational accounting and FP&A team, as well as with Procurement, Supply Chain and Manufacturing. You will also be responsible for ensuring and supporting the most efficient implementation of a systematic cost accounting module within NetSuite. This is a full-time hybrid position (3 days a week) in our Somerville - Assembly Row, Massachusetts office

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Accounting for and supporting the operational aspects for the Inventory cycle including COGs, Bill of Materials (BOM's), inventory management & reconciliations, variance
  • Responsibility for all aspects of the implementation of the inventory and COGS modules of NetSuite
  • Managing and improving cost accounting models
  • Managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for costing and inventory module, to ensure accuracy of transactions, journal entries, account
  • Generating accurate and timely inventory and costing reports to support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborating with the finance team when preparing financial analysis of manufacturing variances, gross margin, and excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Reviewing standard costs quarterly
  • Successfully partnering with FP&A, technical accounting and the functional business owners in the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting of manufacturing costs, monthly close and reporting of actual cost versus the budget and the most recent forecast and preparation of and explanation for key performance indicators.
  • Driving and supporting internal manufacturing finance controls and processes with a continuous improvement methodology.
  • Interacting with internal and external auditors, providing various analysis and audit schedules to ensure compliance with internal control procedures
  • Other related tasks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS
  • 7+ years of experience in cost accounting, with at least a Bachelor's degree in
  • Certification in Cost Accounting preferred but not
  • Experience in cost accounting for the biotech / pharmaceutical manufacturing industries that has both internal and external manufacturing and testing costs.
  • Experience building and leading a
  • Are familiar with NetSuite.
  • Excellent business partnership and team development
  • Results-orientation with the proven ability to execute on collaborative projects and develop subject matter expertise.


Compensation is based on a number of factors, including market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Equity and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, 401k, and other benefits, including unlimited paid time off and parental leave.

Pay Transparency

$130,000-$145,000 USD

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