Senior Manager, Cost Accounting

Achieve Life Sciences

8d•$150,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

Achieve Life Sciences is preparing to bring a smoking cessation treatment to market and is building the financial infrastructure and operational capabilities to support commercialization. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Senior Manager, Cost Accounting will own the company’s cost accounting function and turn complex financial data into actionable business insights. The role will shape costing methodologies, strengthen inventory management and financial controls, and collaborate with Finance, Operations, CMC, and Supply Chain to support decisions about production, pricing, and profitability. The role is remote and field-based, and candidates may reside anywhere in the United States. Travel of up to 10% is required for conferences and company meetings. The anticipated base salary is $150,000–$175,000 annually. The position is also eligible for an annual target bonus and equity compensation, as determined by the Company’s compensation committee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3 or more years focused on cost accounting in a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, standard costing methodologies, inventory accounting, manufacturing variances, and inventory valuation.
Hands-on experience managing cost accounting close activities, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit support.
Experience with ERP systems and cost accounting configuration, including maintaining and improving costing processes.
Advanced Excel skills, including complex financial modeling, data analysis, and forecasting, and the ability to translate detailed data into clear, actionable insights.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and partner with teams outside Finance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains); experience with SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite is also relevant.
Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or multi-site operations.
CPA or MBA.

Responsibilities

Own standard costing methodologies, annual standard cost updates, rate development, inventory valuation, and variance analysis for raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory movements, reserves, and cost of goods sold; identify trends, explain variances, and support corrective actions.
Manage month-end and quarter-end cost accounting activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews.
Deliver accurate, timely reporting and present cost and margin analysis to Finance and Operations leadership.
Establish and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for inventory and cost accounting.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable SOX requirements and support internal and external audits.
Partner with Operations, CMC, Supply Chain, and FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning related to cost of goods sold.
Develop product costing and margin analyses, evaluate cost drivers, and provide financial insights to support pricing, capital investment, new product, and make-versus-buy decisions.
Maintain cost accounting ERP configuration and partner with IT and ERP stakeholders on system enhancements, upgrades, and process governance.
Improve costing methodologies, reporting automation, and close efficiency while promoting data integrity and consistent processes.
Build and maintain KPI reporting and dashboards covering manufacturing efficiency, scrap, yield, overhead absorption, and other key cost drivers.
Translate operational cost findings into practical recommendations that improve financial visibility and business performance.