Director, Manufacturing Cost Accounting

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We're pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient needs, we continue to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing to provide greater value to patients and are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

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Director, Manufacturing Cost Accounting

SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Manufacturing Cost Accounting to join our Finance team. This role will be a critical member of the finance leadership group, directly managing two team members and partnering closely with manufacturing leadership. The Director will oversee cost accounting activities, support CMC operations, drive accurate forecasting, and contribute to strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have significant biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry experience, deep technical operations finance expertise, and a proven track record of direct team leadership. This role requires 25% travel to various sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with senior management to establish and execute strategic plans and objectives for manufacturing finance.
• Translate corporate strategy into actionable functional plans and guide execution within the cost accounting team.
• Lead manufacturing cost accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Own cost forecasting, variance analysis, inventory valuation, standard costing, and manufacturing reporting.
• Work on complex technical operations finance issues where problems are not clearly defined, and standard principles may not fully apply.
• Contribute to the development of organizational policies and ensure effective cascading of functional strategies.
• Participate in the corporate development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for financial projects, programs, and people.
• Direct and mentor a team of two, providing career development, performance feedback, and functional leadership.
• Manage and reconcile multiple stakeholder priorities to drive business results.
• Ensure all departmental budgets and schedules meet corporate financial targets.
• Participate in negotiations and interactions with senior management, executives, and key external partners, often on matters of strategic significance.
• Make final decisions on cost accounting implementations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional efforts with CMC, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to align operational and financial objectives.
• Mentor employees within the finance department and potentially across departments to build organizational capabilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field with 12+ years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• 10+ years of direct technical operations finance experience in a biotech and/or pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong previous CMC experience working closely with manufacturing teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing direct reports.
• Deep expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost forecasting.
• Proven ability to navigate and resolve complex, undefined issues with sound financial judgment.
• Experience setting functional strategies and influencing organizational policy development.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with senior leadership and external partners.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems (ERP, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Excel.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting both clinical and commercial manufacturing operations.
• Background in scaling finance operations to support growth phases (e.g., transition from clinical to commercial).
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance in a manufacturing environment.

Please visit our website, http://www.ionis.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition #IONIS003706

Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details: Ionis Benefits

Full Benefits Link: https://www.ionis.com/careers/working-at-ionis/#:~:text=our%20employee%20spotlight-,Benefits,-Employees%20are%20rewarded

The pay scale for this position is $127,930 to $213,485

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