KBI Biopharma

KBI Biopharma

Senior Accountant

USA - NC - Durham - Emperor Blvd · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago
Data AnalysisComplianceFinancial AnalysisAccountingSAPFP&AAuditingSupply ChainProcurementERPGMPMedical DevicesAnimal StudiesLeadershipCommunicationSarbanes-OxleyFinancial ReportingInternal Audit

About the role

  • About this job: Join KBI Biopharma's Corporate Accounting team as a Senior Accountant and play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence for a leading global CDMO advancing life-saving therapies.
  • You do not just report numbers; you diagnose their cause and predict their future. - Highly Valued - Innovative Mindset: A genuine interest in leveraging technology (AI, automation, RPA) to improve financial processes and outputs.
  • The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience and may be outside this range.

Responsibilities

  • Provide financial insights and decision support to cross-functional partners including FP&A, Procurement, Supply Chain, and IT on complex business issues.
  • Support external audit and SOX compliance requirements by maintaining robust documentation and internal controls.
  • Drive continuous improvement in data integrity, financial processes, and reporting efficiency.
  • Collaborate on special projects including SAP migration planning, data analytics initiatives, and accounting policy implementation.
  • Analyze manufacturing cost structures, standard cost variances, and absorption costing to support pricing decisions and margin analysis.
  • Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to investigate inventory discrepancies, implement process improvements, and ensure accurate inventory valuation.
  • Support external audit requirements for inventory, including providing detailed support for reserves, roll-forwards, and significant transactions.
  • Professional Attributes: Superior verbal and written communication skills, a business-partner mentality, unwavering attention to detail, and a proactive desire to grow into a leadership role.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines in a changing environment and deliver results on timely manner.

Requirements

  • CPA (or in progress) with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
  • Required - Data Fluency: Proven ability to use data analytics and visualization tools to solve problems and tell a compelling story.

Nice to have

  • A genuine interest in leveraging technology (AI, automation, RPA) to improve financial processes and outputs.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
  • Highly Valued - Innovative Mindset: A genuine interest in leveraging technology (AI, automation, RPA) to improve financial processes and outputs.

Compensation

  • The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience and may be outside this range.
  • KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, Sabbatical program, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.

Benefits

  • Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharma, or Medical Device background is a significant advantage.

Company info

  • KBI Biopharma, Inc., a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies.
  • KBI supports its 500+ customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market, including the manufacture of ten commercial products.
  • Recognized for quality manufacturing, KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe.
  • For more information, visit www.kbibiopharma.com.
  • KBI is a proud EEO/AA employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
  • We believe that innovation thrives in an environment where all voices are heard and valued.
  • That's why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds - regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status - and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.
  • KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force.
  • Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me.
  • If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.
  • I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.
  • I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application.
  • No requested information has been concealed.

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