Director, Cost Accounting & FP&A PC 677
About The Position
The Director, Cost Accounting & Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for leading all cost accounting, financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and controlling activities across all legal entities in North America. This role provides forward-looking financial insights and performance management across the business, including production controlling, commercial (sales & marketing) controlling, service controlling, and G&A controlling. They will lead a team of finance professionals across these domains and is responsible for the execution and quality of all related outputs. The position reports directly to the CFO.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; 10+ years of experience leading and developing finance teams, with significant expertise in cost accounting and FP&A within a multi-entity environment.
- Working knowledge and expertise of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Domestic Travel Requirements – up to 10%
- International Travel Requirements – up to 10%
Nice To Haves
- Strong leadership experience in a dynamic biotech environment
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across functions and globally
- Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities
- Experience with ERP systems and financial planning tools
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
- Ability to work with large datasets and translate data into insights
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and manage a team of finance professionals across cost accounting, FP&A, and controlling functions.
- Lead the North America financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes across all legal entities.
- Oversee production controlling, sales & marketing controlling, service controlling, and G&A controlling.
- Provide financial visibility and forward-looking performance analysis across the North America business.
- Support executive leadership with insights on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
- Partner closely with Finance & Accounting to ensure alignment between actuals, reporting, and planning.
- Drive consistency and alignment of financial planning and cost accounting practices across sites.
- Deliver structured analysis and actionable insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Support budgeting cycles, forecasting updates, and long-range planning processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across operations, supply chain, commercial, and service organizations in North America and globally.
- Assist with audits, financial reviews, and special projects as needed.
Benefits
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
