Manager, Accounting - Technical Operations

Job Description

Liquidia is deeply passionate and committed to the discovery, engineering, and development required to bring novel therapies to patients who need them most, and to the healthcare providers who care for them. Our current drive is toward improving the treatment of pulmonary hypertension (PH). We will continue to combine our proprietary, innovative PRINT® Technology with new and established medications, offering the potential for both better precision and improved clinical outcomes. Our team members include some of the industry’s top scientists, clinicians, business strategists, engineers, and pharmaceutical executives. We work together to help people lead longer, healthier, and happier lives.
 
Job Summary
We are looking for Manager, Accounting – Technical Operations to join our growing Finance team. The Manager, Accounting – Technical Operations will report to the Senior Director of Accounting.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years in accounting with manufacturing or inventory experience
• Nice to have:
  • Pharma background including experience in FDA/GMP regulated environment
  • Experience with NetSuite
  • CPA or CMA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Enjoys a fast-growth, dynamic environment

• Willing to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Thorough knowledge of cost accounting methodologies and/or US GAAP
• Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and an ability to prioritize in a dynamic work environment
• Solid IT skills, including management of ERP applications
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory costing including calculation and documentation of standard costs and inventory values, including external contract manufacturing organization costs, labor and overhead rates and direct material costs
• Coordinate with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure that material costs, bill-of-materials, work orders, and labor and overhead rates are accurate
• Maintain inventory management system, including setup of items, bill-of-materials, and understand, facilitate and understand work order process flow and the impact on manufacturing costs.
• Prepare inventory-related journal entries and ensure that cost of goods sold and inventory are recorded in accordance with US GAAP and are reconciled to underlying support
• Partner with the Technical Operations team to evaluate open contracts and purchase orders for monthly accruals
• Assess inventory obsolescence and net realizable value
• Review and approve internal inventory cycle counts and inventory adjustments.
• Contribute to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including completing reconciliations and escalating and resolving issues
• Perform variance analysis on cost of goods sold and balance sheet accounts and prepare commentary explaining the variances as needed
• Identify, recommend, and implement best practices in inventory accounting and streamline inventory operations, systems, and procedures
• Assist in annual budget planning and reforecasting
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
• Ad hoc journal entries to support the month-end close process

Benefits

Liquidia offers a competitive compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401(k) Savings Retirement Plan, ESPP, and more!
 
Liquidia is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
 
Recruiting Agencies, Please Note:
Liquidia will not accept unsolicited assistance from recruiting/search agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by recruiting or search agencies to any employee at Liquidia via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search/recruitment agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Liquidia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Liquidia as a result of the referral or through other means.