Senior Manager, Cost Accounting and Manufacturing Operations

Company Overview

Tunnell Consulting is an employee-owned, life sciences management consulting firm. Known for solving complex problems in the life sciences, we support the mission and objectives of a variety organizations including biotech, pharma, the U.S. Government, foundations, public/private partnerships, investors, and emerging companies. The variety of clients and issues that we support give our team and our organization an ever‑increasing breadth of experience to add to our deep industry and functional expertise.

Headquartered in the Philadelphia area, we also have a presence in Washington DC, and Boston.

Currently, one of our client’s based in the Greater Boston, MA area is seeking to hire a Senior Manager Cost Accounting and Manufacturing Operations. This is a full‑time direct hire role. Candidates from the Greater Boston, MA area are preferred.

Senior Manager Cost Accounting and Manufacturing Operations

The Senior Manager of Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance oversees costing, inventory accounting, and financial reporting for Technical Operations. This role leads product costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance to support business planning and operations. You will partner with FP&A and Technical Operations to deliver financial insights, support budgeting and forecasting, and improve decision‑making.

You’ll also manage a cost accounting team, oversee financial processes and controls, and ensure accurate reporting for both commercial and clinical programs. This is a hands‑on position, understanding how all processes work.

• Partner with Manufacturing, QA, QC, and Process Development teams on financial planning and analysis
• Lead and develop the inventory and manufacturing finance team
• Work within our existing Oracle ERP system and the Oracle Process Manufacturing module, lead efforts to recommend and implement any expansions of the system.
• Manage product costing, including standard costs and variance analysis
• Oversee monthly close for inventory, manufacturing, and clinical programs (U.S. GAAP)
• Ensure accuracy of inventory transactions and reporting in Oracle ERP
• Develop, implement and maintain a standard cost accounting process.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Maintain inventory controls, cycle counts, and internal controls
• Deliver financial reporting and analytics for leadership and decision‑making
• Support audits and SEC reporting requirements
• Identify and implement process and system improvements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7–9 years of experience in manufacturing finance, inventory, or cost accounting roles
• Strong experience with Oracle (OPM preferred)
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory, and cost accounting
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals preferred
• Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams and with external partners
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members
• Understanding of SOX controls and internal control processes including design and implementation and ongoing evaluation of controls.

This is a hybrid role. You will work on‑site at a U.S. facility and occasionally attend in‑person company events.

The salary range for this position is $136,000–$170,000 annually, based on experience, skills, and market factors.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Tunnell strives to hire and retain the most qualified talent. We believe that having employees with different backgrounds and capabilities contributes to the success of our business. To attract qualified applicants, Tunnell posts to a wide variety of job sites. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please be advised that certain client contracts may outline specific requirements for onsite work. Tunnell employees and/or contractors are expected to comply with all client requirements, including any safety and health protocols.