Senior Manager, Cost Accounting

Achieve Life Sciences; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Cost Accounting to own the cost accounting function and translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.

You will shape costing methodologies, strengthen inventory management, and partner across Finance, Operations, CMC, and Supply Chain to inform production, pricing, and profitability decisions. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, you will manage the cost accounting close, internal controls, and system

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 7+ years progressive accounting with 3+ years cost accounting in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, standard costing, inventory accounting and variances.
• ERP experience with cost accounting configuration; Dynamics GP preferred; SAP/Oracle/NetSuite also relevant.
• Advanced Excel skills for modeling, data analysis, and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost accounting and inventory management; maintain standard costing and variance analysis.
• Oversee month-end and quarter-end close activities, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Strengthen internal controls and maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements.
• Partner with Operations, CMC and Supply Chain on budgeting, forecasting, and cost of goods sold analysis.
• Maintain cost accounting ERP configuration; drive process improvements and reporting automation.
• Develop operational cost metrics and KPI dashboards for visibility into manufacturing costs.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

At Achieve Life Sciences, we're preparing to bring an innovative smoking cessation treatment to market and building the capabilities needed to support our next phase of growth. As we prepare for launch, we're focused on creating the financial infrastructure, operational discipline, and cross-functional partnerships that will support a successful commercialization.

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Senior Manager, Cost Accounting will own Achieve's cost accounting function and help translate complex financial data into actionable business insights. This role will shape costing methodologies, strengthen inventory management and financial controls, and partner across Finance, Operations, CMC, and Supply Chain to inform decisions around production, pricing, and profitability.

What You'll Do

• Lead Cost Accounting & Inventory Management: Own standard costing methodologies, annual standard cost updates, rate development, inventory valuation, and variance analysis across raw materials, work in process, and finished goods. Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory movements, reserves, and cost of goods sold to identify trends, explain variances, and support corrective actions.
• Own Financial Close & Reporting: Manage month-end and quarter-end cost accounting activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews. Deliver accurate, timely reporting and present cost and margin analysis to Finance and Operations leadership.
• Strengthen Financial Controls & Compliance: Establish and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for inventory and cost accounting. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable SOX requirements and support internal and external audits.
• Drive Business Insights & Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Operations, CMC, Supply Chain, and FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning related to cost of goods sold. Develop product costing and margin analyses, evaluate cost drivers, and provide financial insights to support pricing, capital investment, new product, and make-versus-buy decisions.
• Own Cost Accounting Systems & Process Improvement: Maintain cost accounting ERP configuration and partner with IT and ERP stakeholders on system enhancements, upgrades, and process governance. Improve costing methodologies, reporting automation, and close efficiency while promoting data integrity and consistent processes.
• Develop Operational Cost Metrics: Build and maintain KPI reporting and dashboards that provide visibility into manufacturing efficiency, scrap, yield, overhead absorption, and other key cost drivers. Translate findings into practical recommendations that improve financial visibility and business performance.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with at least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3 or more years focused on cost accounting in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, standard costing methodologies, inventory accounting, manufacturing variances, and inventory valuation.
• Hands-on experience managing cost accounting close activities, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit support.
• Experience with ERP systems and cost accounting configuration, including the ability to maintain and improve costing processes. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) is particularly valuable; experience with systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite is also relevant.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex financial modeling, data analysis, and forecasting, with the ability to translate detailed data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Effective communication and cross functional collaboration skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and partner with teams outside of Finance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or multi site operations.
• CPA or MBA.

Who We Are

At Achieve, we are committed to bringing medicines forward that contribute to a healthier world. Achieve is a specialty pharmaceutical company committed to advancing cytisinicline as a widely available treatment option to help people battling nicotine dependence. We strive to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities we serve.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $150,000-$175,000 USD annually. This range represents a good-faith estimate of what Achieve reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of hire. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This position is also eligible for an annual target bonus and equity compensation as determined by the Company's compensation committee.

Benefits

Achieve offers a comprehensive benefits package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k)-retirement plan; participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan; company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage; and paid time off and paid company holidays.

Location & Travel

This is a remote position, and candidates may reside anywhere in the continental United States. This role may require travel of up to 10% for conferences and company meetings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Achieve Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.