[Remote] Cost Accounting Manager

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Amgen is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to serving patients with serious illnesses. They are seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to join their Global Cost Accounting team, responsible for inventory accounting, analysis of global inventory movements, and managing outsourced provider relationships. Responsibilities Perform the inventory accounting for certain Amgen manufacturing sites Will 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 Skills Doctorate Degree, OR Master's degree and 2+ years of experience in general accounting, OR Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in general accounting, OR Associate's degree and 10+ years of experience in general accounting, OR High School Diploma/GED and 12+ years of experience in general accounting 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 influence 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 Benefits 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, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan Stock-based long-term incentives Award-winning time-off plans Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Company Overview Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http//www.amgen.com. Company H1B Sponsorship Amgen has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 42 in 2026, 429 in 2025, 485 in 2024, 485 in 2023, 540 in 2022, 460 in 2021, 444 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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