Senior Manager, Cost Accounting

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 balances including correct treatment of commercial and clinical inventory, assessment of excess & obsolescence and elimination of profit in inventory.
• Ensure accurate inventory costing and overhead absorption for each stage of the manufacturing process from raw material purchases through to finished goods and COGS recognition.
• Monitor internal campaign manufacturing, production schedules and variations 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 for period close activities for US entity including validation of cost 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 functions including SEC and Tax reporting, 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 with corporate colleagues, particularly Tax, FP&A, GL Accounting, and ERP support teams.
• Provide coaching for junior staff, assess development opportunities to keep team engaged and motivated.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

WORKSTYLE

Requirements

• Minimum five years’ experience in a manufacturing business with audited financial statements. Experience in manufacturing accounting with an integrated ERP system essential.
• Demonstrate experience in leading process improvement initiatives and working on own initiative.
• Experience of US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, and internal control environment essential.
• Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration across finance and business functions to resolve business and finance critical issues.