Cost Accounting Manager

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus program

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen is hiring a Cost Accounting Manager in Thousand Oaks, California. In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing the inventory accounting for Amgen's manufacturing sites and analyzing complex inventory movements in SAP.

Suitable candidates should have significant experience in cost accounting and must hold a relevant degree. Amgen offers a competitive salary with bonuses and an excellent benefits package, including retirement plans and flexible work models.

Qualifications

• Experience in general accounting with a Doctorate Degree.
• 2+ years of experience in general accounting with a Masters degree.
• 4+ years of experience in general accounting with a Bachelors degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory accounting and manage outsourced provider's work.
• Analyze complex inventory movements in SAP.
• Prepare and review audit schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Accounting

SAP / S4 HANA

Analytical Skills

Education

Doctorate Degree

Masters Degree

Bachelors Degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Join Amgen’s mission of serving patients.

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With a 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‑related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll 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 lie within them, you’ll 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

Let’s do this. Let’s 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.

• 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
• Associate’s 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 the ability to translate concepts into mentorship for financial reporting

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also care for your professional and personal growth and well‑being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we 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 health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save toward retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities such as:

• 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

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.