Senior Manager, Cost Accounting

Scorpion Therapeutics; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Iovance Biotherapeutics is seeking a Senior Manager of Cost Accounting to oversee the monthly and quarterly close, analyze financial statements, and manage overhead cost allocation for the Cell Therapy Manufacturing Center. The role directs a team of two cost accounting professionals and partners with Internal Audit on SOX compliance.

The candidate will drive forecasting inputs, support budgeting, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and drive accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting required.
• 9+ years progressive cost accounting experience, biopharmaceutical preferred.
• In-depth cost accounting knowledge; GAAP knowledge.
• Experience in a SOX control environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly/quarterly close for GL accounts.
• Prepare and analyze company financial statements.
• Own overhead cost pool accumulation and allocation/absorption analysis.
• Coordinate cost accounting close for inventory and COGS with reconciliations.

Skills

CPA/Big 4

Forecasting & analytics

Advanced Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritize deadlines

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

• Senior Manager, Cost Accounting responsible for overseeing cost accounting and providing reporting/analysis to support strategic and operational planning for Iovance’s Cell Therapy Manufacturing Center.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly/quarterly close for general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and analyze company financial statements.
• Own overhead cost pool accumulation and allocation/absorption analysis.
• Coordinate monthly/quarterly cost accounting close for inventory and cost of sales (reconciliations and related journal entries as needed).
• Oversee quarterly and year-end physical inventory process with operations.
• Coordinate calculation and recording of inventory reserves.
• Partner with Internal Audit on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for inventory and cost of sales; support continuous improvements.
• Support forecasting and budgeting inputs (product volumes, purchases, overhead pool, unit costs, cost of sales).
• Analyze manufacturing spending; support FP&A for monthly/quarterly financial review materials.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly PBC schedules for audits/interim reviews; work with audit firm.
• Identify/analyze opportunities to improve results and facility processes.
• Support internal and external financial audits.
• Supervise and develop a team of two cost accounting professionals.

Required Qualifications

• BA or BS in Accounting.
• 9+ years progressive cost accounting experience (biopharmaceutical industry preferred).
• In-depth cost accounting knowledge; GAAP knowledge.
• Experience working in a Sarbanes-Oxley control environment.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• CPA and Big 4 experience.
• NetSuite experience.
• Strong forecasting and analytical skills; advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills; ability to build cross-functional partnerships.
• Detail-oriented, proactive problem solver; able to independently prioritize and meet deadlines.