Cost Accounting Manager

BioSpace; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan contributions

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Bonus program

Stock-based long-term incentives

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen, based in Thousand Oaks, CA, seeks a Cost Accounting Manager to join the Global Cost Accounting team. You will consolidate, analyze and report global inventory balances and cost of sales, partnering across sites and functions to drive accurate financial results.

Ideal candidates bring extensive SAP / S4 HANA experience, strong project management, and a track record leading outsourced relationships while upholding US GAAP and internal controls in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in general accounting and cost accounting in a multinational setting.
• Experience using SAP / S4 HANA for cost accounting.
• Ability to manage outsourced partners and relationships.
• Knowledgeable in US GAAP and financial reporting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and analyze global inventory and cost of sales.
• Manage and review outsourced provider work.
• Analyze inventory movements in SAP and verify financials.
• Perform standard costing in SAP / S4 HANA.
• Prepare and review audit schedules and respond to auditors.
• Lead accounting control functions and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to digital projects and integration initiatives.
• Consolidate, analyze, and report monthly variances.
• Leverage AI tools to increase efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Strong project management

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Education

Doctorate Degree

Masters degree

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP / S4 HANA

Job description

• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

COST ACCOUNTING MANAGER

What You Will Do

Lets do this. Lets change the world! In this vital role you will be a member of the Global Cost Accounting team that is responsible for the consolidation and analysis of the global inventory and cost of sales.

Job Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Perform the inventory accounting for certain Amgen manufacturing sites
• Will be accountable to manage and review the work of an outsourced provider that supports this team.
• Analyze complex inventory movements in SAP and verify that financials are accurate.
• Perform and analyze standard costing in SAP / S4 HANA
• Perform and review sophisticated journal entries, general ledger account analysis, and reconciliation for both SAP and consolidation tools.
• Prepare and review audit schedules and answer questions from internal and external auditors.
• Preparation and review of highly developed financial schedules such as footnote, month-end flash reports, accounting memos, and other ad hoc schedules, as required by the supervisor.
• May lead and review accounting control functions and reporting requirements such as: inventory reserves, pre-approval manufacturing, standard costing including absorption tests, and excess capacity analysis among others.
• Special projects to improve accounting processes including digital projects and integration support.
• Consolidate, analyze, and report global inventory balances by product/site and perform detailed monthly variance analysis.
• Leverage various AI tools to increase efficiency and compliance

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree, OR
• Masters degree and 2+ years of experience in general accounting, OR
• Bachelors degree and 4+ years of experience in general accounting, OR
• Associates degree and 10+ years of experience in general accounting, OR
• High School Diploma/GED and 12+ years of experience in general accounting

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Strong project management skills
• 5+ years of General, Intercompany and Cost Accounting experience using SAP / S4 HANA
• Dynamic accounting/finance experience including corporate-level public company experience
• Experience in driving and implementing change, leading through collaboration, and influence
• Experience with investigating complex inventory movements and costing implications in SAP / S4 HANA
• Experience managing outsourced partner relationships
• Experience in financial system optimization, improvement, and implementation
• Knowledgeable in US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Foreign Currency transaction accounting and understanding concepts to translate into mentorship for financial reporting

What You Can Expect Of Us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In Addition To The Base Salary, Amgen Offers a Total Rewards Plan, Based On Eligibility, Comprising Of Health And Welfare Plans For Staff And Eligible Dependents, Financial Plans With Opportunities To Save Towards Retirement Or Other Goals, Work/life Balance, And Career Development Opportunities That May Include

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.