Exel
Cost Accounting Manager
Alameda, CA
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$57 more — $120,557 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $120,557 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Accountants and Auditors" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- This position will interface daily with Pharmaceutical Supply Chain (PSC), FP&A, Alliance Management and the G/L and technical accounting teams to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting.
- The base pay range for this position is $120,500 - $171,000 annually.
- The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location.
Responsibilities
- Perform cost accounting activities including developing and analyzing standard costs, excess & obsolete reserves, scrap analysis, inventory variance reviews, book to perpetual and analysis and reporting of inventory and COGS.
- Perform balance sheet and income statement flux analysis with detailed commentary for management reporting, related to cost and inventory accounting, and/or CMC R&D accruals.
- Collaborate with PSC, FP&A, and other cross-functional departments to ensure completeness and accuracy of COGS, inventory balances, and/or CMC R&D accruals.
- Drive process improvements in the accounting and reporting of inventory, COGS and in-licensing collaborations, and/or CMC R&D accruals.
- Support Accounting Operations or other projects and initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- The Cost & Collaboration Accounting Manager will have responsibility for providing managerial level accounting support for the Company's transactions related to cost and inventory accounting, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) R&D related costs and accruals, as well as provide managerial level accounting support for the Company's in-licensing collaboration agreements.
Requirements
- It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
- BS/BA degree in related discipline and 7 years related experience
- MS/MA degree in related discipline and 5 years related experience
Nice to have
- SAP software proficiency - highly preferred.
- 0% This position does not require travel.
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
Skills
- BS/BA degree in related discipline and 7 years related experience; or,
- MS/MA degree in related discipline and 5 years related experience; or,
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in Auditing, Accounting or Cost Accounting.
- Experience with one of 4 major accounting firms is preferred.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries is preferred.
- General knowledge of accounting/finance principles and theory.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications.
- Strong analytical and business communication skills.
- Strong attention to details and ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated success in problem solving.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Compensation
- The base pay range for this position is $120,500 - $171,000 annually.
- The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location.
This listing is sourced directly from Exel's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.