Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Alamar Biosciences, Inc.
Job overview
The Manager, Cost Accounting at Alamar Biosciences leads cost accounting efforts to support the company's growth in proteomics technology, focusing on accurate product costing and financial analysis.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing cost accounting processes, partnering with cross-functional teams for product costing, overseeing inventory and COGS close processes, analyzing variances, maintaining cost systems, supporting budgeting, reporting to leadership, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvements.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a base salary range of $150,000 to $175,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits, with salary influenced by location, skills, and experience.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or CMA preferred, 7+ years in cost accounting with 3+ years in life sciences or medical device manufacturing, strong costing and inventory knowledge, and preferably experience with NetSuite ERP.
Work environment and culture
Alamar Biosciences fosters an entrepreneurial spirit with opportunities to develop novel technologies and grow with the company in a fast-paced environment.
Company information
Alamar Biosciences is focused on creating a sensitive proteomics platform for early disease detection, emphasizing innovation in biomarker discovery and automated high throughput technology.
Team overview
The role is part of the growing Finance Team at Alamar Biosciences, collaborating closely with Manufacturing, R&D, and Supply Chain teams.
Unique job features
The job offers unique opportunities to work on cost accounting in a cutting-edge life sciences company with a focus on automation and scalability in financial processes.
Company overview
Alamar Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of advanced diagnostic technologies aimed at early disease detection, particularly in oncology. They generate revenue through the commercialization of their proprietary platforms and partnerships with healthcare providers and research institutions. Founded in 2018, Alamar Biosciences has quickly gained recognition for its innovative approaches, including its ultra-sensitive proteomics technology, which has the potential to revolutionize early cancer diagnostics and personalized medicine.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight extensive experience in cost accounting, especially standard cost development, variance analysis, and inventory valuation in manufacturing environments relevant to life sciences or medical devices.
Emphasize your proficiency with NetSuite ERP and your ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate product costing and margin analysis.
Apply through multiple channels including Alamar Biosciences' corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility for the Cost Accounting Manager role.
Connect with current employees in Alamar's Finance or Manufacturing divisions on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on their recent company projects or expressing interest in Alamar's proteomics platform innovations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'cost accounting,' 'standard costing,' 'variance analysis,' 'NetSuite ERP,' and 'inventory valuation' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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