Accounting Senior Manager

Advanced Bio-Logic Solutions Corp•Thousand Oaks, CA

21d•$57 - $63•Remote

About The Position

Join the Global Accounting team of a large biotech pharmaceutical leader as a Senior Manager of Cost Accounting. In this hands-on leadership role, you will manage a team overseeing inventory and cost accounting for the manufacturing network, while ensuring full US GAAP compliance. The position includes managing both onsite and offshore staff and supporting key ERP initiatives.

Requirements

SAP and S4 HANA experience
Strong cost accounting background in a large company environment
Demonstrated application of US GAAP
Experience managing teams and working with outsourced or offshore support
Initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work independently
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Effective communication and ability to work cross-functionally
US GAAP Accounting, Cost Accounting (CPA / Big 4 preferred)
SAP and S4 HANA experience
Cost accounting experience with a large company
Doctorate degree and 3 years of experience
Masters degree and 5 years of experience
Bachelors degree and 7 years of experience
Associates degree and 12 years of experience
High school diploma / GED and 14 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA
Big 4 Public Accounting or audit experience
Advanced technical US GAAP knowledge in inventory
Strong business analytical skills
Experience leading projects and supervising contractors
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of 4-5, plus offshore vendor support for global cost and operations accounting
Oversee accounting and reporting activities related to inventory, reserves, and transfer pricing to ensure US GAAP/statutory compliance
Collaborate with FP&A, Supply Chain, Corporate Tax, Disbursements, and I.S. to ensure accurate inventory accounting
Act as primary contact for Corporate External Reporting, Audit, and Tax Compliance teams
Drive ERP and automation (including Robotics Process Automation) implementation for Cost & Operations Accounting, including system design, documentation, and personnel training
Support testing and rollout of new ERP functionality
Perform inventory accounting for designated manufacturing sites
Manage and review work from outsourced providers
Prepare and review audit schedules; respond to auditor inquiries
Consolidate, analyze, and report global inventory balances and perform detailed monthly variance analysis
Provide leadership for the Global Cost & Operations Accounting team and offshore staff, ensuring all inventory and cost accounting tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Drive ERP and automation initiatives, support testing and process documentation, and act as a key contact for audit and compliance matters.
Foster a proactive, self-motivated team environment.