Senior Manager, Cost Accounting

Achieve Life Sciences, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 150.000 - 175.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Zusammenfassung

Achieve Life Sciences is seeking a Senior Manager, Cost Accounting to own cost accounting, inventory valuation, and close processes. You will partner with Finance, Operations, CMC, and Supply Chain to inform costing, pricing, and profitability decisions for a growing biotech company.

The role emphasizes standard costing methodologies, ERP configuration (Dynamics GP preferred), and internal controls under US GAAP.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; 7+ years progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and inventory accounting.
• ERP cost accounting configuration experience; Dynamics GP preferred.
• Advanced Excel for financial modeling, data analysis, and forecasting.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead Cost Accounting & Inventory Management: own standard costing, updates, rate development, inventory valuation, and variance analysis across materials and finished goods.
• Own Financial Close & Reporting: manage month‑end/quarter-end close, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and cost/margin reporting.
• Strengthen Financial Controls & Compliance: maintain internal controls, policies, and SOX alignment; support audits.
• Drive Business Insights & Cross-Functional Partnership: collaborate with Operations, CMC, Supply Chain, and FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and cost reviews.
• Own Cost Accounting Systems & Process Improvement: maintain ERP configurations, drive automation, improve costing methodologies and close efficiency.
• Develop Operational Cost Metrics: build KPI dashboards on manufacturing efficiency, scrap, yield, overhead absorption, and cost drivers.

Kenntnisse

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Financial modeling

Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Forecasting

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or MBA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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.

Abot Achieve Life Sciences: 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.

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.

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