Accounting Manager - Cost Accounting

WatsonBarron Group
Middlesex County, NJ
$165K a year
Full-time

Accounting Manager, Cost Accounting

Industry : Pharmaceutical / Biotech / Health Sciences

Location : Middlesex County NJ (Hybrid / Remote)

Hybrid - 2 days in office (approx)

Salary : Up to $165K including bonus and other incentives

Benefits : Comprehensive benefits including generous PTO

Overview of the Accounting Manager, Cost Accounting position

Accounting Manager, Cost Accounting opening due to internal movement within our client’s Accounting & Finance organization.

Top compensation plus long-term incentives in a role that offers exposure to business leaders throughout the company. 5+ years of experience is required, in an accounting related role, internal audit or Big 4 public accounting. CPA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for managing, coaching, and developing a high-performance team including performance appraisal assessments.
  • Owner of the global product policies and procedures.
  • Ensure activities are performed according to US GAAP.
  • Provide monthly financial process results and commentary.
  • Perform ad-hoc analysis to support business decisions.
  • Oversee monthly reporting and analysis.
  • Coordinate and supervise yearly calculations and global productivity analysis.
  • Participate in enterprise-wide projects.
  • Advise and support senior management in business decisions.

Requirements

  • BS / BA degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5+ years of Big 4 or public / private experience.
  • Manufacturing exp is a plus
  • CPA and / or MBA preferred
  • Project management skills
  • Strong understanding of accounting and finance processes and controls
  • Advanced Excel skills.

At WatsonBarron, we share a philosophy when it comes to recruiting - focus on people. Great companies, no matter the product or service, are run by people.

We have made a commitment to the careers and businesses of those who lead. We seek out the best and the brightest in the accounting & finance industries and introduce them to clients with the highest expectations.

We do this with a tireless commitment to detail. This commitment has made WatsonBarron the selected recruiter for many of the region's top professionals and ground-breaking companies.

These range from incubator companies focused on technology and cutting-edge diagnostics, to Fortune 500 entertainment, pharmaceutical, consumer products, publishing, consulting, manufacturing, and financial services firms.

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