Cost Accounting Manager

Company Overview Our Mission: At Esperion, we are working tirelessly to deliver innovative medicines that help patients reach their goals today, tomorrow, and into the future.
Esperion is a fully remote based company with a corporate headquarters located in Ann Arbor, MI.
The Company offers a competitive salary including a performance-based bonus program and stock-based compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) matching plan and health insurance, and paid time off and holidays.
Position Title: Cost Accounting Manager The Cost Accounting Manager manages the activities of the cost accounting function.
Collaborates closely with internal supply chain team to appropriately account for and track the companies’ activities at third-part storage locations and manufacturing locations that produce the Company’s commercial product.
Designs and develops procedures and policies for the cost accounting systems.
Assists the Finance team with day-to-day accounting and finance tasks such as month-end procedures, financial reporting, internal controls, and analyses.
Position reports to the Assistant Controller.
Position is full-time.
Preferred Location: Remote – US Essential Duties and Responsibilities* Responsible for the end-to-end accounting of the Company’s inventory, including collaboration with the Technical Operations and Financial Planning and Analysis teams, and all financial controls associated with inventory, including sales of the Company’s inventory to third-party collaborators Maintenance of Standard Cost System, including purchased supply costs, development, and analysis of labor and overhead rates, as well as variances to actuals.
Reconcile general ledger to perpetual inventory system Perform annual/quarterly inventory valuation Assist with quarter-end reviews and year-end audits, including internal controls testing (SOX 404), particularly where it relates to the supply chain and inventory areas Responsible for month-end close activities such as the accounting for the commercial and R&D supply costs, as well as other account reconciliations and journal entries as assigned Assist with the development, design and implementation of new ERP system for fast growing company Collaboration with supply chain and auditors for completion of physical year-end inventory counts at contract manufacturers and contract 3PL and warehouse locations.
This is likely to require annual travel to these locations *additional duties and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications (Education & Experience) Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related area Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal testing controls SOX 404 Minimum of 3 years of experience in Cost Accounting or inventory-related Public Accounting role Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Accounting or Finance related role Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets (Excel) and accounting software (ERP) CPA or public accounting experience preferred but not required Ability to be proactive, self-motivated, and work in a fast-paced environment Must be detail-orientated with strong organization and communication skills #Remote