Interim Cost Accountant

Our client, an emerging biotechnology organization transitioning from early-stage operations to commercialization, is seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Consultant to build and implement a scalable cost accounting function.

This is a critical, hands‑on engagement focused on establishing the financial infrastructure required to support growth, enhance operational visibility, and enable informed executive decision‑making. The consultant will play a key role in designing and implementing end‑to‑end cost accounting processes, ensuring the organization is well‑positioned to scale efficiently.

The selected consultant will lead the development of a robust cost accounting framework aligned with a growth‑stage biotech environment. This includes both execution and strategic design, ensuring sustainability and scalability of the function.

• Design and implement COGS methodologies across materials, labor, and overhead
• Build a scalable cost structure to support financial reporting and operational insight
• Develop reporting packages for the CFO, including margin and cost driver visibility
• Align finance with manufacturing, lab, and supply chain operations

• Lead the end‑to‑end buildout of cost accounting processes in a pre‑scale environment.
• Translate operational activity into accurate and meaningful financial insights for leadership.
• Implement standard costing and variance analysis frameworks.
• Establish disciplined cost tracking and allocation methodologies.
• Develop monthly reporting and close processes related to COGS and inventory.
• Partner cross‑functionally to ensure alignment between finance, operations, and supply chain.
• Document processes and implement controls to support audit readiness and compliance.
• Provide practical recommendations for efficiency, scalability, and reporting quality.

• Hands‑on, pragmatic consultant who thrives in building and transformation environments.
• Strong communicator able to translate complex cost structures into clear business insights.
• Comfortable operating in a lean, evolving organization with changing priorities.
• 15+ years of progressive cost accounting experience, including senior leadership or consulting roles in a Biotech/Life Sciences environment.
• Proven track record of building or transforming cost accounting functions in growth‑stage environments.
• Deep expertise in COGS modeling, standard costing and variance analysis, inventory accounting and valuation, and cost allocation methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP relates to inventory and COGS.

LHH is a division of the Adecco Group and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the hiring process.