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CMO Cost Accounting Manager

Parsippany Troy Hills, NJ 07054

Posted: 08/30/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Professional Services Job Number: 614304 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Summary:
 
The CMO Cost Accounting Manager-Temp will be responsible for reporting, planning, forecasting and analysis for the Third Party Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) sites.  This position will also have accounting responsibilities for the sites including managing cost and inventory accounting, assets, departmental accruals and monthly close activities. This position will provide timely, accurate and relevant financial information and ensure insights are provided to the business. 
 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job.  Other duties may be assigned.

1.     Manage the budget and forecasting process for all commercial products at CMO sites including:

a.     Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts including capital expenditures
b.     Document and understand assumptions, risks and opportunities
c.     Prepare documentation, including presentations, trends and variance analysis
d.     Review headcount requisitions for alignment with budget and business justifications
e.     Timely review purchase requisitions and ensure accuracy of coding and consistency with budget

2.     Manage CMO product costing and inventory accounting including but not limited to:

a.     Prepare month-end journal entries and account reconciliations for inventory
b.     Prepare balance sheet analytics for appropriate accounts
c.     Prepare documentation including trends, variance analysis, spend by department, and analysis of budget versus actual
d.     Prepare detailed margin analytics, product costs and key performance indicators with explanations of business drivers
e.     Timely report on manufacturing variances including material, labor and overhead variances and product costing actual versus forecast
f.     Interact with external and internal auditors, prepare and provide documentation for annual audits and SOX
g.     Standard cost development
h.     Inventory reserve development
i.     Annual inventory counts
j.     Develop and document policies and procedures for monthly system close

3.     Finance liaison with CMO and internal management 

a.     Review bill-backs from our contract manufacturer (s)
b.     Facilitate dispute resolutions
c.     Train the business on financial polices and procedures
d.     Provide support on business decisions by performing financial analysis and modeling

4.     Other ad hoc analysis / projects as deemed appropriate

 
Education and Experience:

?     Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance from accredited college or university, CPA or MBA a plus
?     Minimum of 5 years of related experience in Finance and Accounting, including cost accounting experience
?     Process Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals a plus


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

?     GAAP and SOX with an understanding of internal accounting controls and preparing and implementing accounting controls and procedures
?     Cost and Inventory Accounting
?     Demonstrated analytical abilities
?     Excellent oral and written English communication skills
?     Experience working in a fast paced environment
?     Flexibility regarding working hours to allow for UK time differences
?     Proven ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines








Pay Rate Range: $50-67/hr depending on experience 

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.