Site Analyst

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.•San Diego, CA

7h•$73,000 - $100,000

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 SCC Site Analyst will be responsible for supporting the cost and inventory activities for commercial products manufactured at the Science Center Campus (SCC), including financial accounting, managerial reporting, and supporting Pacira’s budgeting/planning/forecasting processes. The individual should demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset, and is expected to analyze the processes behind all essential duties & responsibilities listed below, identify opportunity for how these activities can be improved, and implement these changes. This position is also responsible for standard costing updates and related variance analysis.

Requirements

0-2 years of relevant Management Accounting experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
General knowledge of US GAAP and SOX, general accounting, and a thorough understanding of cost accounting, preferably in pharmaceutical, medical device, or other life science industries.
Knowledge of and experience in internal accounting controls and preparing and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Budgeting and Forecasting
Cost and Inventory Accounting
Demonstrated analytical abilities
Excellent oral and written English communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines
Proficiency in MS Office including Excel (expert level), Word, Power Point

Nice To Haves

CPA/CMA or MBA a plus
Process Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical industry a plus
ERP or other financial systems implementation experience a plus

Responsibilities

Support the month-end closing process for inventory:
Ensure manufacturing and supply chain functions are observing proper manufacturing jobs, shipping & receiving cut-off procedures
Investigate inventory variances including purchase price, usage/yield spend absorption and scrap with manufacturing leaders
Determine the need for inventory reserves and assist with the preparation of quarterly inventory memos
Support the month-end close process for operations:
Prepare assigned month-end journal entries and account reconciliations for inventory accounts
Meet with department owners to determine monthly accruals
Prepare management reporting that includes analysis of budgetary variances and operational KPIs associated with production and material movement
Support detailed income statement analytics for cost of goods sold and assist with balance sheet analytics for relevant accounts
Prepare financial reporting and analysis covering product costing, site Gross Margins, trends and Key Performance Indicators with explanation of business drivers
Working closely with the system administrator and coordinating with Science Center Site Controller and CMO Controller to implement any necessary system changes related inventory sub-ledger
Ensure proper documentation and support is maintained for all accounting transactions associated with the position
Support the budget and forecasting process for Manufacturing activities for SCC commercial products:
Assist with preparation of annual budget and periodic forecasts/Latest Estimates (“LEs”), including documentation of assumptions, risks and opportunities
Own the standard costing process for any product lines supported by the position
Provide insight into cost savings activities and partner with operations management team to support cost reduction initiatives
Support other functions including:
Assist Supply Operations team with coordination and completion of the year-end inventory count for all product lines supported by the position, including preparation of roll-forward and writing memo reporting the results of the inventory count
Prepare standard costing for inventory including the collection and evaluation of all assumptions and inputs from manufacturing leadership
Serve as a subject matter expert for costing and inventory
Implement and document SOX controls for areas of responsibility and support ongoing SOX internal control testing
Liaison with external auditors and other vendors to ensure requests are met timely
Develop and document policies and procedures for financial close and management reporting processes managed by the position
Other ad hoc analysis / projects as deemed necessary by the position’s supervisors and business partners