Associate Director, Cost & Inventory Accounting Lead

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.•San Diego, CA; Parsippany, NJ, UNAVAILABLE

30d•Onsite

About The Position

At Pacira, innovation meets purpose. Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a pioneer in non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions. Today, we’re building on that legacy with next-generation innovations for chronic, postsurgical, and musculoskeletal pain. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to helping patients recover faster. We are redefining what’s possible in pain management—and we can’t do it without talented people like you. Why Join Us? At Pacira, every career is more than a job. Our mission drives us, and every day, we challenge ourselves to achieve the extraordinary. Integrity is at the core of who we are. We value diverse perspectives and the collective strength of a unified team. Join the team in making better possible for patients everywhere. Summary: The Cost and Inventory Accounting Lead is responsible for the design, governance, and execution of cost accounting, including review and approval of monthly cost accounting entries, and inventory valuation across all company sites. This role establishes company-wide policies, drives consistency in costing methodologies, and provides accurate, timely financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

8+ years of relevant Cost Accounting experience
Degree in Accounting required.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance requirements
Advanced proficiency in standard Cost Accounting methodologies and variance analysis
Demonstrated hands-on experience with SAP in a manufacturing setting, recent SAP implementation experience strongly preferred
Ability to travel up to 15%
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Process improvement mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent oral and written English communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines
Advanced Excel skills, proficiency in Word and Power Point

Nice To Haves

CPA/CMA or MBA a plus
Process Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical industry a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead standard costing methodologies, including development, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
Establish and validate material costs and identify cost-saving initiatives.
Drive annual standard cost update process in ERP/SAP, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Review and approve monthly inventory-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and close deliverables.
Lead variance analysis (PPV, usage, yield, scrap) and communicate insights to support decision making
Consolidate production volumes and absorption metrics across sites for reporting and analysis.
Establish and enforce inventory policies, procedures, and internal controls, including month-end cutoff and valuation practices
Lead site-level physical inventory counts, ensuring compliance with and completeness, liaison with auditors, supply chain and 3rd party locations.
Lead assessment of inventory reserves (obsolete, slow-moving, expired) and prepare quarterly audit memoranda.
Lead the development of methods and models for capitalization and amortization of overhead and revaluation variances
Develop and lead inventory intercompany process including Journal entries and reconciliations
Lead ERP cost accounting design and implementation, including costing structures, work centers, routings, and rates.
Serve as Finance lead on ERP implementation.
Build cost models to support new product introductions.
Own SOX controls for cost and inventory, including design, documentation, and compliance testing.
Serve as primary liaison to external auditors for inventory and cost accounting matters, including preparation of audit deliverables.
Provide functional leadership to site cost accountants (dotted-line).
Provide insight and drive alignment for key planning assumptions.
Other ad hoc analysis / projects as deemed necessary by the position’s supervisors and business partners.