Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Liquidia Corporation is dedicated to discovering and developing novel therapies for patients in need. They are seeking a Manager of Accounting in Technical Operations to oversee inventory costing, coordinate with manufacturing and supply chain, and contribute to financial close processes.
Responsibilities
- Oversee inventory costing including calculation and documentation of standard costs and inventory values, including external contract manufacturing organization costs, labor and overhead rates and direct material costs
- Coordinate with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure that material costs, bill-of-materials, work orders, and labor and overhead rates are accurate
- Maintain inventory management system, including setup of items, bill-of-materials, and understand, facilitate and understand work order process flow and the impact on manufacturing costs
- Prepare inventory-related journal entries and ensure that cost of goods sold and inventory are recorded in accordance with US GAAP and are reconciled to underlying support
- Partner with the Technical Operations team to evaluate open contracts and purchase orders for monthly accruals
- Assess inventory obsolescence and net realizable value
- Review and approve internal inventory cycle counts and inventory adjustments
- Contribute to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including completing reconciliations and escalating and resolving issues
- Perform variance analysis on cost of goods sold and balance sheet accounts and prepare commentary explaining the variances as needed
- Identify, recommend, and implement best practices in inventory accounting and streamline inventory operations, systems, and procedures
- Assist in annual budget planning and reforecasting
- Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
- Ad hoc journal entries to support the month-end close process
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years in accounting with manufacturing or inventory experience
- Enjoys a fast-growth, dynamic environment
- Willing to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Thorough knowledge of cost accounting methodologies and/or US GAAP
- Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and an ability to prioritize in a dynamic work environment
- Solid IT skills, including management of ERP applications
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Pharma background including experience in FDA/GMP regulated environment
- Experience with NetSuite
- CPA or CMA
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- STD
- LTD
- 401(k) Savings Retirement Plan
- ESPP
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