Cost Accounting Manager

COST ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform the inventory accounting for certain Amgen manufacturing sites.
• Be accountable to manage and review the work of an outsourced provider that supports this team.
• Analyze complex inventory movements in SAP and verify that financials are accurate.
• Perform and analyze standard costing in SAP / S4 HANA.
• Perform and review sophisticated journal entries, general ledger account analysis, and reconciliation for both SAP and consolidation tools.
• Prepare and review audit schedules and answer questions from internal and external auditors.
• Preparation and review of highly developed financial schedules such as footnote, month‑end flash reports, accounting memos, and other ad‑hoc schedules, as required by the supervisor.
• May lead and review accounting control functions and reporting requirements such as inventory reserves, pre‑approval manufacturing, standard costing including absorption tests, and excess capacity analysis among others.
• Special projects to improve accounting processes including digital projects and integration support.
• Consolidate, analyze, and report global inventory balances by product/site and perform detailed monthly variance analysis.
• Leverage various AI tools to increase efficiency and compliance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree, OR Master’s degree and 2+ years of experience in general accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in general accounting.
• Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience in general accounting.
• High School Diploma/GED and 12+ years of experience in general accounting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• Strong project management skills—5+ years of General, Intercompany and Cost Accounting experience using SAP / S4 HANA.
• Dynamic accounting/finance experience including corporate‑level public company experience.
• Experience in driving and implementing change, leading through collaboration, and influencing.
• Experience with investigating complex inventory movements and costing implications in SAP / S4 HANA.
• Experience managing outsourced partner relationships.
• Experience in financial system optimization, improvement, and implementation.
• Knowledgeable in US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Foreign Currency transaction accounting and understanding concepts to translate into mentorship for financial reporting.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Plan including:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, a sales‑based incentive plan (for field sales representatives), or stock‑based long‑term incentives.
• Award‑winning time‑off plans.
• Flexible work models where possible.

Expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is $99,556.25 – $USD.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.