Senior Cost Accounting Manager

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential. About the Job We are a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on developing cell and immunotherapy products designed to strengthen the patient’s natural immune system. Our mission is to harness the body’s own immune power to treat diseases, including cancer and infectious conditions, by amplifying immune responses and creating lasting immunological memory. We aim to reprogram the immune system to treat the host, not just the disease. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge therapies that have the potential to transform patient outcomes while joining a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Southern California. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to meaningful projects across the organization, and grow professionally in a dynamic, innovative environment. Position Summary The Senior Cost Accounting Manager will work closely with manufacturing operations and Supply Chain. This role is responsible for preparing standard cost reports, analyzing manufacturing variances, reviewing bills of materials for standard costs, supporting new product costing, assisting with month-end close and reporting, and communicating insights and opportunities to management. Essential Functions

Prepare monthly financial information using applicable support systems, including journal entries, inventory accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.

Assist with month-end closing, including reconciling perpetual inventories to the general ledger.

Track and manage daily work items assigned in ERP systems.

Investigate and report on inventory adjustments.

Support cost roll processes and new product costing initiatives.

Assist with the annual budget process and annual physical inventories.

Research questions and investigate variances for internal stakeholders.

Ensure proper retention, filing, and handling of accounting records.

Prepare reports and assist with special projects and analyses as needed.

Participate in ad-hoc and cross-functional projects to support business needs and professional development.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required.

7+ years of cost accounting or accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies preferred.

Proven experience managing projects and building relationships across departments.

Experience working in a fast-paced environment required.

ERP experience required (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong cost accounting knowledge or willingness to learn; solid understanding of GAAP.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Innovative thinker with proactive problem-solving and process improvement skills.

Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.