Cost Accounting Manager

About the Role

In this vital role you will be a member of the Global Cost Accounting team that is responsible for the consolidation and analysis of the global inventory and cost of sales.

Job Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Perform the inventory accounting for certain Amgen manufacturing sites
• Will be accountable to manage and review the work of an outsourced provider that supports this team
• Analyze complex inventory movements in SAP and verify that financials are accurate
• Perform and analyze standard costing in SAP / S4 HANA
• Perform and review sophisticated journal entries, general ledger account analysis, and reconciliation for both SAP and consolidation tools
• Prepare and review audit schedules and answer questions from internal and external auditors
• Preparation and review of highly developed financial schedules such as footnote, month-end flash reports, accounting memos, and other ad hoc schedules, as required by the supervisor
• May lead and review accounting control functions and reporting requirements such as: inventory reserves, pre-approval manufacturing, standard costing including absorption tests, and excess capacity analysis among others
• Special projects to improve accounting processes including digital projects and integration support
• Consolidate, analyze, and report global inventory balances by product/site and perform detailed monthly variance analysis
• Leverage various AI tools to increase efficiency and compliance

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree, OR
• Masters degree and 2+ years of experience in general accounting, OR
• Bachelors degree and 4+ years of experience in general accounting, OR
• Associates degree and 10+ years of experience in general accounting, OR
• High School Diploma/GED and 12+ years of experience in general accounting

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Strong project management skills
• 5+ years of General, Intercompany and Cost Accounting experience using SAP / S4 HANA
• Dynamic accounting/finance experience including corporate-level public company experience
• Experience in driving and implementing change, leading through collaboration, and influence
• Experience with investigating complex inventory movements and costing implications in SAP / S4 HANA
• Experience managing outsourced partner relationships
• Experience in financial system optimization, improvement, and implementation
• Knowledgeable in US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Foreign Currency transaction accounting and understanding concepts to translate into mentorship for financial reporting

Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible