Senior Director, Revenue & Cost Accounting
Industry: Biotechnology / Pharmaceuticals
Function: Accounting & Finance
Level: Senior Director
About the Opportunity
Madison Davis is partnering with a publicly traded, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company to identify a Senior Director of Revenue & Cost Accounting.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity within a growing organization with an expanding commercial portfolio and a robust clinical development pipeline.
Reporting directly to the VP, Corporate Controller, this individual will oversee revenue recognition, gross-to-net accounting, inventory, and cost accounting across multiple commercial divisions. The Senior Director will lead an experienced accounting team and work closely with Commercial, Manufacturing, FP&A, and senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue Accounting
- Lead the end-to-end revenue accounting and monthly close process in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Oversee gross-to-net accounting, including rebates, government pricing, discounts, and other revenue deductions.
- Manage accounts receivable reconciliations, revenue reporting, and SEC reporting support.
- Oversee government pricing calculations and compliance, including AMP, NFAMP, and PHS pricing.
- Partner with specialty pharmacies, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and external vendors.
- Support new product launches and commercial expansion into domestic and international markets.
- Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements.
Cost & Inventory Accounting
- Oversee inventory accounting, manufacturing accruals, inventory reconciliations, and cost of goods sold (COGS).
- Manage inventory valuation, excess and obsolete inventory reserves, and physical inventory processes.
- Partner with Manufacturing and FP&A on budgets, forecasts, and product cost models.
- Evaluate standard costing methodologies and opportunities for process automation.
- Provide financial insights to support manufacturing efficiency and cost optimization.
- Lead, mentor, and develop an experienced accounting team.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX 404.
- Support internal and external audits and complex technical accounting matters.
- Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and operational processes.
- Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and business growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant leadership responsibilities.
- Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience is required.
- Strong experience in revenue recognition, gross-to-net accounting, and inventory/cost accounting.
- Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls within a publicly traded company.
- Experience leading teams and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders.
- CPA and Big 4 public accounting experience are highly preferred.
- NetSuite experience is a strong plus.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Senior leadership role reporting directly to the VP, Corporate Controller.
- Opportunity to oversee critical accounting functions within a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company.
- Exposure to new product launches, commercial expansion, and strategic initiatives.
- Ability to drive meaningful process improvements and build scalable accounting infrastructure.
- Opportunity to lead an established team while partnering with senior executives.