Senior Accountant

About this job:

Join KBI Biopharma's Corporate Accounting team as a Senior Accountant and play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence for a leading global CDMO advancing life-saving therapies. This high-impact position combines technical accounting expertise with strategic business partnership, offering Big 4-trained professionals the opportunity to apply their skills in a dynamic, mission-driven, and data-driven environment. You will lead data-driven analysis, inventory accounting and cost analysis initiatives, partner cross-functionally with Operations, FP&A, and IT teams, and contribute to critical business decisions while enjoying a sustainable work-life balance.

Responsibilities:
Financial Analysis

• Leverage advanced analytical skills to extract, analyze, and interpret large datasets from ERP systems to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  
• Provide financial insights and decision support to cross-functional partners including FP&A, Procurement, Supply Chain, and IT on complex business issues.
  
• Translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders across the organization.
  
• Participate in system implementations and process automation initiatives, contributing accounting and controls expertise.
  

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial reporting through detailed reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and month-end close activities
  
• Support external audit and SOX compliance requirements by maintaining robust documentation and internal controls.
  
• Drive continuous improvement in data integrity, financial processes, and reporting efficiency.
  
• Collaborate on special projects including SAP migration planning, data analytics initiatives, and accounting policy implementation.
  

Core Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Analyze manufacturing cost structures, standard cost variances, and absorption costing to support pricing decisions and margin analysis.
  
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to investigate inventory discrepancies, implement process improvements, and ensure accurate inventory valuation.
  
• Support external audit requirements for inventory, including providing detailed support for reserves, roll-forwards, and significant transactions.
  
• Assist in preparing technical accounting memos documenting inventory accounting policies and significant judgments.
  

Requirements.

• CPA (or in progress) with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
  
• 3+ years of progressive experience, combining Big 4 or large public accounting audit with relevant industry experience. Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharma, or Medical Device background is a significant advantage.
  
• Required - Data Fluency: Proven ability to use data analytics and visualization tools to solve problems and tell a compelling story. You do not just report numbers; you diagnose their cause and predict their future.
  
• Highly Valued - Innovative Mindset: A genuine interest in leveraging technology (AI, automation, RPA) to improve financial processes and outputs. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
  
• Professional Attributes: Superior verbal and written communication skills, a business-partner mentality, unwavering attention to detail, and a proactive desire to grow into a leadership role.
  
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a changing environment and deliver results on timely manner.
  

The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, Sabbatical program, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.

About KBI:

KBI Biopharma, Inc., a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies. KBI supports its 500+ customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market, including the manufacture of ten commercial products. Recognized for quality manufacturing, KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit

KBI is a proud EEO/AA employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment where all voices are heard and valued. That's why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds - regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status - and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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