Director, Global Cost Accounting

Repligen Corporation; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 155,272 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Repligen Corporation is seeking a strategic Cost Accounting leader to oversee enterprise inventory, cost of goods sold, and standard costing across manufacturing and warehouse locations.

The Director will partner with Operations and Finance to drive margin optimization, governance, and scalable processes, including SOX‑compliant controls and ERP enhancements. Strong leadership in a dynamic, high‑growth environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive cost and inventory accounting in manufacturing with leadership.
• Deep expertise in standard costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge related to inventory and COGS.
• Ability to lead and scale high‑performing teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Strategic business partner with cross‑functional influence and communication skills.
• Advanced analytical skills and expert Excel; experience with large data sets.
• SOX compliance and ERP system experience (SAP preferred) with control oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise‑wide inventory and COGS close process with strong controls.
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to Operations leadership, driving insights.
• Own and evolve the standard cost framework, validating cost assumptions.
• Drive cross‑functional planning alignment with FP&A and Operations.
• Deliver executive‑level gross margin analysis and profitability insights.
• Establish governance over inventory controls and SOX compliance.
• Lead SAP cost accounting strategy and enhancements for automation.
• Oversee global inventory analytics and reporting with international teams.
• Act as liaison with external auditors to ensure strong internal controls.
• Lead M&A integration for cost accounting and scalable processes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Make a global impact—join Repligen.

We’re united by a mission to inspire advances in bioprocessing as a preferred partner in the production of biologic drugs that improve human health worldwide. No matter your role or background, at Repligen, you will play a key part in shaping some of the most innovative and life‑changing therapies in the world. We foster a culture of purpose, collaboration, and shared success—where every voice matters and every contribution drives progress. Join us!

We are seeking a strategic and results‑driven Cost Accounting leader to join our growing Finance Operations team. This role provides enterprise‑wide leadership over cost accounting and global inventory, with accountability for driving accuracy, transparency, and operational excellence across all manufacturing and warehouse locations. The Director will lead and develop the costing team while establishing scalable processes, governance frameworks, and SOX‑compliant controls that support a complex, evolving organization.

This position serves as a key business partner to Operations, Finance, and Accounting leadership, delivering insights that influence cost structure, margin performance, and strategic decision‑making. The ideal candidate brings a continuous improvement mindset, the ability to operate at both a strategic and hands‑on level, and a track record of successfully leading change in dynamic, high‑growth environments.

This role is expected to model our Leadership Behaviors—Integrity & Compliance, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Courage, Team Empowerment, and Accountability & Results—in all aspects of work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise‑wide inventory and COGS close process, ensuring accuracy, strong controls, and continuous improvement in close efficiency and financial integrity.
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to Operations leadership, driving insights into manufacturing performance, cost drivers, and margin optimization opportunities.
• Own and evolve the standard cost framework, including the annual cost roll, validating material, labor, and overhead assumptions and aligning with budget and forecast.
• Drive cross‑functional planning alignment with FP&A and Operations, integrating cost accounting into forecasting for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Deliver executive‑level gross margin analysis, translating product line performance and variances into actionable strategies for profitability improvement.
• Establish governance over inventory controls, including physical inventory and cycle count programs, strengthening accuracy and SOX compliance.
• Lead ERP (SAP) cost accounting strategy and enhancements, improving automation, scalability, and decision‑support capabilities.
• Oversee global inventory analytics and reporting, partnering with international teams to ensure consistency, visibility, and risk management while driving inventory targets and attainment with supply chain.
• Act as primary liaison with external auditors, ensuring efficient audits and a strong internal control environment for inventory and cost accounting.
• Lead M&A integration for cost accounting, standardizing inventory processes and enabling scalable growth across acquired entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA and/or MBA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive cost and inventory accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership responsibilities
• Deep expertise in standard costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing operations, with the ability to translate complexity into financial insight
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly as it relates to inventory and cost of goods sold
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and scale high‑performing teams, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
• Strategic business partner with strong communication skills, capable of influencing cross‑functional and senior leadership decisions
• Advanced analytical and technical skills, including expert Excel capabilities and experience working with large datasets
• Demonstrated expertise in SOX compliance and ERP systems (SAP preferred), including control oversight and driving process/system enhancements

Our mission is to inspire advances in bioprocessing as a trusted partner in the production of biologic drugs that improve human health worldwide. Focused on cost and process efficiencies, we deliver innovative technologies and solutions that help set new standards in bioprocessing. The estimated base salary range for this role, based in the United States of America is $155,272 – 238,000.00. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to an individual's qualifications, location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, employees are eligible to participate in one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts. All compensation and benefits information will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.