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Achieve Life Sciences
Achieve Life Sciences
11 – 50 Employees
BiotechnologyPharmaceuticals
Achieve Life Sciences is a specialty pharmaceutical and biotechnology company developing cytisinicline for nicotine dependence, including smoking and vaping cessation. Its late-stage clinical program includes Phase 2 and Phase 3 ORCA trials, and the company has submitted a New Drug Application. Cytisinicline is designed to act on nicotinic receptors to help reduce withdrawal symptoms and the satisfaction associated with smoking, with the aim of providing a new FDA-approved treatment option for tobacco and nicotine dependence.
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Senior Manager, Cost Accounting

Lead cost accounting, inventory controls, and profitability analysis at Achieve Life Sciences, a specialty pharmaceutical company. Support the commercialization of cytisinicline.

USUnited States
$150,000 – $175,000 / year
RemoteFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredAccounting Manager
ERPOracle

Description

  • Set standard costing methods, update annual costs and rates, and oversee inventory valuation and variance analysis.
  • Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, reserves, and cost of goods sold.
  • Spot cost trends, explain variances, and help drive corrective action.
  • Lead cost accounting activities for month-end and quarter-end close.
  • Prepare journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews.
  • Provide accurate reports on schedule.
  • Present cost and margin findings to Finance and Operations leaders.
  • Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, reconciliations, and supporting records.
  • Apply U.S. GAAP and relevant SOX requirements.
  • Assist with internal and external audits.
  • Work with Operations, CMC, Supply Chain, and FP&A on budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans.
  • Prepare product cost and margin analyses.
  • Assess cost drivers to inform pricing, capital spending, new product, and make-or-buy decisions.
  • Maintain cost accounting settings in the ERP system.
  • Coordinate ERP improvements, upgrades, and process governance with IT and system stakeholders.
  • Refine costing methods, automate reporting, and improve close efficiency.
  • Create and maintain KPI reports and dashboards covering manufacturing efficiency, scrap, yield, overhead absorption, and other cost drivers.
  • Turn analysis into recommendations that strengthen financial insight and business results.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
  • At least seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
  • At least three years in cost accounting within manufacturing or production.
  • Strong command of U.S. GAAP.
  • Knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting and valuation, and manufacturing variances.
  • Practical experience leading cost accounting close work, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit support.
  • Experience with ERP systems and cost accounting setup.
  • Experience maintaining and improving costing processes.
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP experience is especially valued; SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite experience is also relevant.
  • Advanced Excel ability, including complex financial modeling, data analysis, and forecasting.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Clear communication and effective cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and work with teams beyond Finance.
  • Biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or multi-site operations experience is preferred.
  • CPA or MBA is preferred.

Benefits

  • Annual target bonus.
  • Equity compensation.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid company holidays.
  • Remote work arrangement.
  • Travel of up to 10% for conferences and company meetings.

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