Cost Accounting Manager (TEMPORARY)

Davita Inc.; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join their Technical Operations Finance team. The candidate will manage inventory and cost accounting processes, ensuring compliance and audit support, while collaborating to enhance business operations. This position calls for a detail-oriented professional with a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and a minimum of 3 years experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant finance/accounting experience.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and internal controls essential.
• Experience with cost accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory transactions for US-produced products.
• Complete journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting for audits.
• Support business processes through collaboration.

Skills

Technical accounting

Communication

Teamwork

Business skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

CMA or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP

Excel

Oracle

Job description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a variety of treatment modalities.

Using our expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical needs. We build an environment that empowers our teams to pursue innovative science, resulting in a diverse pipeline of candidates that are first-to-market or offer substantial benefits over existing options.

Duties

The Senior Cost Accountant for the US is a key member of the TOPS (Technical Operations) Finance team. This role supports monthly and quarterly closing activities, audits, and inventory management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and a strong communicator, with a solid understanding of cost accounting and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Manage inventory transactions for US-produced products, including raw materials, plant inventory, and Drug Substance manufacturing. Lead cycle counts and support audits.
• Cost Accounting: Manage product cost accounting, including inventory cost adjustments, analysis, and reserves.
• Closing Support: Complete journal entries, reconciliations, variance reviews, and reporting for audits and filings.
• Business Partnering: Support and improve business processes through collaboration.
• Internal Control: Maintain strong internal controls to minimize SOX and reporting risks, supporting audits and remediation.
• Additional Support: Assist with ERP/SAP implementations and other projects as needed.

Skills

• Strong technical accounting, communication, teamwork, and business skills.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant finance/accounting experience.
• Cost accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and internal controls essential.
• Experience with SAP/ERP and Excel required; Oracle knowledge a plus.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• CMA or CPA preferred but not required.

BioMarin's Technical Operations team is responsible for manufacturing drugs for clinical trials and commercial use, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance, and supporting global distribution.

Note: This description is not exhaustive and may include other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

BioMarin is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $null to $null per hour. Compensation will consider experience, location, and other factors. The role may include bonuses, stock incentives, benefits, and more. For details, visit BioMarin Benefits.