Senior Manager, Cost Accounting

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager to join the Technical Operations (TOPS) Finance team in a hybrid role near San Rafael, CA.

The position covers global FP&A, manufacturing accounting, plant controllership, and ERP support, with emphasis on inventory costing, COGS, and SOX controls. The role requires a CPA or equivalent, 5+ years in manufacturing accounting with ERP experience, and leadership to coach junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• CPA or equivalent is desired.
• Minimum five years’ experience in a manufacturing business with audited financial statements.
• Experience with an integrated ERP system and US GAAP/SOX.

Responsibilities

• Maintain internal controls for inventory accounting in line with policy and SOX requirements.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory balances and correct treatment of excess/obsolescence.
• Manage inventory costing and overhead absorption through manufacturing stages.
• Monitor production schedules and communicate risks to COGS forecasts.
• Support ERP improvement projects as needed.
• Close activities including cost of goods sold entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

SOX compliance

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA (preferred)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions.

Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions.

Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world‑class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world.

About Corporate Groups

It takes a village, and at BioMarin, our general and admin teams are the village behind our success. From the IT experts who manage our technology to the human resources professionals who hire the people who make it all possible, these teams support our organization and span all areas of operations.

BioMarin is seeking a highly motivatedSenior Managerto joinourTechnical Operations (TOPS)Financeteam.The TOPS Finance team has responsibility for global FP&A,manufacturingaccounting, plant controllership and ERP implementation support.This position will be a key member of a cross‑functionalteam,collaborating extensively with regional and global financecolleaguesand technical operations teams.Specific responsibilities will include inventory costing, excess & obsolescence, SOX compliance, USGAAP audits, intercompany profit elimination, cost of goods sold and balance sheet reconciliations.This role will be an active participantin key areasacross all pillars of the TOPS Finance organizationincluding the development ofteam members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain internal controls for inventory accounting, in line with corporate policy, US GAAP and SOX requirements. Responsible for all aspects of SOX, internal and external audits for inventory for the US entity.
• Responsible for accuracy of inventory balancesincludingcorrect treatment of commercial and clinical inventory, assessment of excess & obsolescence andelimination of profit in inventory.
• Ensure accurateinventorycosting and overhead absorption for each stage of the manufacturing process from raw material purchasesthrough to finished goods and COGS recognition.
• Monitorinternalcampaignmanufacturing, production schedules andvariations in cost of manufacturing. Ensure timely understanding and communication of any risks to COGS forecasts.
• Provide support to,and actively participate in,the ERP improvement projects as and needed.
• Responsible forperiodcloseactivities forUS entity includingvalidation ofcost of goods sold entries,appropriate treatment of operating overhead, balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP and submission of close deliverables.
• Responsible for meeting monthly and quarterly deadlines to ensure hand‑offs to other finance functionsincluding SECand Taxreporting, Controller reviews and TOPS business partner reviews.
• Responsible for setting annual Standard Costs, evaluating the annual inventory revaluation and amortization schedules
• Assist with preparation of consolidated financial management reporting for TOPS for balance sheet and P&L areas.
• Perform analysis and reporting for manufacturing waste, variances, inventory efficiency KPIs, PII (profit in inventory) and I/C elimination/reconciliation
• Establish key working relationships withcorporatecolleagues, particularly Tax, FP&A,GL Accounting,and ERP support teams.
• Provide coaching forjunior staff, assess development opportunities to keep team engaged and motivated.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree inAccountingor related field is required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent is desired.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimumfiveyears’ experiencein a manufacturing business with audited financial statements.Experience in manufacturing accountingwith an integrated ERP systemessential.
• Demonstrateexperienceinleadingprocess improvement initiativesandworking on own initiative.
• Experienceof US GAAP, SarbanesOxley,and internal control environmentessential.
• Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration across finance and business functions to resolve business and finance critical issues.

WORKSTYLE:

• Role may be performed remotely; however, if you live within 100 miles of our HQ in San Rafael, CA , the role reverts to hybrid requiring 2 days onsite – on a weekly basis.

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Ireland Safety Responsibility
Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The salary range for this position is: $126,400 to $173,800. BioMarin considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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