Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our dynamic team in San Diego, California. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing cost accounting processes, analyzing financial data, and driving strategic decision-making within a fast-paced biotech environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate across departments and contribute to operational efficiency and financial performance.
Responsibilities:
• Manage and oversee cost accounting systems to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and overhead allocations to provide actionable insights.
• Prepare detailed cost reports and support cost reduction initiatives.
• Supervise inventory valuation, reconciliations, and reporting processes for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with operations teams to monitor inventory movements and calculate reserves for excess and obsolete inventory.
• Partner with supply chain, production, and R& D teams to optimize costing methodologies and validate project expenses.
• Assist in creating financial models for budgeting and forecasting production costs.
• Provide analytical support to identify cost trends and inform business planning.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and detailed financial analyses.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting, ideally within manufacturing or biotech industries.
• Proficiency in standard cost accounting and cost analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with inventory valuation and reconciliations.
• Advanced knowledge of financial modeling and forecasting.
• Familiarity with compliance standards and audit processes.
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate across departments.