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Accounting Manager

$155k - $200k

Orca Bio

Senior Manager / Associate Director, Cost AccountingMore than one million people in the United States today are fighting blood cancer. While a traditional allogeneic stem cell transplant has been the best hope for many, the transplant itself can prove fatal or lead to serious conditions, such as graft vs. host disease. Orca Bio is a commercial-stage biotechnology company redefining the transplant process by developing next-generation cell therapies with the goal of providing significantly better survival rates with dramatically fewer risks. With our purified, high-precision cell therapies we hope to not only replace patients' blood and immune systems with healthy ones, but also restore their lives.The Senior Manager / Associate Director, Cost Accounting will lead cost accounting activities for manufacturing and operational functions within a biotechnology or pharmaceutical organization. This role is responsible for overseeing product costing, inventory valuation, COGS reporting, and cost-related controls, while supporting business scaling from clinical-stage through commercialization. The position requires strong leadership, cross-functional partnership, and deep expertise in manufacturing cost structures.Essential Duties & Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, own and oversee standard costing, variance analysis, and cost allocations across manufacturing operationsEstablish and maintain cost accounting policies, procedures, and internal controlsLead and review monthly close activities related to inventory, COGS, and manufacturing variancesSupport cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) analysis for clinical and commercial productsMaintain accurate inventory valuation for raw materials, WIP, and finished goodsAccount for complex manufacturing processes, including batch-based and patient-specific production, where applicablePartner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and R&D to understand cost drivers and improve cost accuracyLead physical inventory counts and cycle count programsEnsure proper capitalization and expensing of manufacturing-related costsSupport monthly close activities related to inventory, COGS, and manufacturing variancesEnsure compliance with GAAP, SOX (if applicable), and internal controlsAssist with audit requests related to inventory, cost accounting, and manufacturing transactionsSupport implementation and maintenance of ERP and cost accounting systemsServe as a primary point of contact for auditors on cost accounting and inventory-related mattersAssist in manufacturing cost forecasts and annual budgetsMonitor actual costs versus budget and provide variance analysisSupport long-range planning related to scale-up, tech transfer, and commercializationMinimum Experience, Education, Certifications, LicensesBachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field5+ years of progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing, biotech, or pharmaceutical environmentStrong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysisExperience working with ERP systems – NetSuite is highly desirableStrong Excel skills and data analysis capabilitiesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work cross-functionally with manufacturing and operations teamsHigh attention to detail and accuracyAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentPreferred QualificationsExperience in cell therapy, gene therapy, or biologics manufacturingKnowledge of GMP manufacturing environmentsCPA preferred but not requiredExperience supporting clinical stage to commercial transition$155,000 - $200,000 a yearThe anticipated annual salary range for this job is based on prior experience in the role/industry, education, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. For remote-based positions, this range may vary based on your local market. Full-time employment positions will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity and annual bonus, in addition to competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, PTO, 401(k) plan, life and accidental death and disability coverage, and parental leave benefits. Other perks include subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on-site locations.We are driven by a passion for science and compassion for patients. We act with urgency to ensure our treatments are one day accessible to all who need them.We live by our core values of passion, courage, and integrity. Excellence in our work means the chance to unlock a better quality of life for our patients, and with that comes tremendous responsibility.We innovate on a path that hasn't been paved. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and take calculated risks to achieve our mission. We aren't afraid to ask "why not" and challenge the status quo.We maintain a start-up culture of camaraderie and leadership by example, regardless of title.We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and recognize that celebrating our differences creates stronger, lasting solutions that better serve our team, our patients and their healthcare providers.

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