Senior Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Tunnell Consulting is an employee-owned, life sciences management consulting firm. Known for solving complex problems in the life sciences, we support the mission and objectives of a variety organizations including biotech, pharma, the U.S. Government, foundations, public/private partnerships, investors, and emerging companies. The variety of clients and issues that we support give our team and our organization an ever-increasing breadth of experience to add to our deep industry and functional expertise. Headquartered in the Philadelphia area, we also have a presence in Washington DC, and Boston.

Currently, one of our client's based in the Greater Boston, MA area is seeking to hire a Senior Cost Accountant. This is a full-time direct hire role. Candidates from the Greater Boston, MA area are preferred.

Title: Senior Cost Accountant

Role: This role supports cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing finance for both commercial and clinical programs. You will help manage financial reporting, inventory analysis, and costing activities, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities Include but not limited to:

• Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting documentation
• Partner with internal teams on project tracking, manufacturing updates, and purchasing activities
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts
• Support audits and quarterly reviews, including working with auditors
• Analyze monthly purchase price and manufacturing variances
• Reconcile inventory and CMO reports with Supply Chain
• Prepare monthly inventory reports, including reconciliations and variance analysis including roll-forward report
• Monitor inventory transactions (receipts, work orders, cost of goods sold)
• Assist with standard cost development and variance analysis
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle counts
• Monitor and review industry movement and transactions such as workorder completions, material receipts and product cost of goods sold
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and maintain documentation
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• 3+ years of accounting experience (public company preferred; biotech/pharma a plus)
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, inventory, and cost accounting
• Experience with Oracle ERP (Fusion preferred)
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP in a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills, including Excel
• Good organizational and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, including working with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work collaboratively

Work Location:
This is a hybrid role. You will work on-site at a U.S. facility and occasionally attend in-person company events.

Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $94,800–$118,000 annually , based on experience, skills, and market factors.

Work Authorization:
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Tunnell strives to hire and retain the most qualified talent. We believe that having employees with different backgrounds and capabilities contributes to the success of our business. To attract qualified applicants, Tunnell posts to a wide variety of job sites. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please be advised that certain client contracts may outline specific requirements for onsite work. Tunnell employees and/or contractors are expected to comply with all client requirements, including any safety and health protocols.