Accounting Manager, Thousand Oaks

Global Cost Accounting Consultant
Join the Global Cost Accounting team for a big biopharma leader, responsible for consolidating and analyzing global inventory balances and cost of sales across multiple manufacturing sites.
You will oversee key inventory accounting functions, manage outsourced partners, and support process improvements as the company transitions to S4 HANA.
The ideal candidate brings strong SAP/S4 HANA skills, significant cost accounting expertise, and self-motivation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Perform inventory accounting for select manufacturing sites
Manage and review work completed by outsourced providers supporting accounting functions
Support master data management and related activities
Prepare, review, and reconcile complex journal entries, general ledger accounts, and SAP/consolidation tool data
Create and update process maps, SOPs, and training documentation
Prepare and review audit schedules; respond to internal and external audit inquiries
Develop and review advanced financial schedules, footnotes, month-end flash reports, and accounting memos
Lead or review controls and reporting including inventory reserves, standard costing, and capacity analysis
Drive process improvements and support digital integration projects
Consolidate, analyze, and report global inventory balances, performing detailed variance analysis
Participate in system testing and support for the ERP upgrade to S4 HANA
Required Experience & Skills
SAP and S4 HANA experience
Cost accounting expertise with a large company
Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting
Self-motivated with strong initiative and ability to work hands-on without constant supervision
Ability to manage outsourced provider relationships
Experience preparing and reviewing complex financial schedules and audit materials
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of general, intercompany, and cost accounting experience using SAP/S4 HANA
Corporate-level public company accounting experience
Experience driving and implementing change and leading through collaboration
Experience managing outsourced partnerships
Financial system optimization, improvement and implementation experience
Knowledgeable in US GAAP and Foreign Currency transaction accounting
Experience with other accounting areas such as intercompany, cash, or investments
Top 3 Must Have Skills
1. US GAAP Accounting and cost accounting (Big 4 experience and CPA preferred)
2. SAP & S4 HANA experience
3. Cost accounting experience with a large company
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Perform inventory accounting and manage outsourced work
Support master data and process documentation
Review journal entries, ledgers and assist with audits
Prepare and review advanced financial and month-end reports
Lead or review controls, reporting, and handle special projects
Consolidate, analyze, and report inventory data by product/site and support ERP upgrade testing
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree or
Master degree and 2 years of experience or
Bachelor degree and 4 years of experience or
Associate degree and 10 years of experience or
High school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience
This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE