Accounting Manager - Remote

Overview

Join the Global Cost Accounting team for a big biopharma leader, responsible for consolidating and analyzing global inventory balances and cost of sales across multiple manufacturing sites. You will oversee key inventory accounting functions, manage outsourced partners, and support process improvements as the company transitions to S4 HANA. The ideal candidate brings strong SAP/S4 HANA skills, significant cost accounting expertise, and self-motivation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

In Short

• Perform inventory accounting for select manufacturing sites
• Manage and review work completed by outsourced providers supporting accounting functions
• Support master data management and related activities
• Prepare, review, and reconcile complex journal entries, general ledger accounts, and SAP/consolidation tool data
• Create and update process maps, SOPs, and training documentation
• Prepare and review audit schedules; respond to internal and external audit inquiries
• Develop and review advanced financial schedules, footnotes, month-end flash reports, and accounting memos
• Lead or review controls and reporting including inventory reserves, standard costing, and capacity analysis
• Drive process improvements and support digital integration projects
• Consolidate, analyze, and report global inventory balances, performing detailed variance analysis
• Participate in system testing and support for the ERP upgrade to S4 HANA

Requirements

• SAP and S4 HANA experience
• Cost accounting expertise with a large company
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting
• Self-motivated with strong initiative and ability to work hands-on without constant supervision
• Ability to manage outsourced provider relationships
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex financial schedules and audit materials

Benefits

• Contract Length: 9 months (possible extension)
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Opportunity to work with a leading biopharma company
• Remote work flexibility
• Collaborative work environment