[Remote] Interim Cost Accountant
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LHH is an emerging biotechnology organization transitioning from early-stage operations to commercialization, seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Consultant for an interim role. The consultant will be responsible for building and implementing a scalable cost accounting function to support growth and enhance operational visibility.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end buildout of cost accounting processes in a pre-scale environment
- Translate operational activity into accurate and meaningful financial insights for leadership
- Implement standard costing and variance analysis frameworks
- Establish disciplined cost tracking and allocation methodologies
- Develop monthly reporting and close processes related to COGS and inventory
- Partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment between finance, operations, and supply chain
- Document processes and implement controls to support audit readiness and compliance
- Provide practical recommendations for efficiency, scalability, and reporting quality
Skills
- 15+ years of progressive cost accounting experience, including senior leadership or consulting roles in a Biotech/Life Sciences environment
- Proven track record of building or transforming cost accounting functions in growth-stage environments
- Deep expertise in COGS modeling, standard costing and variance analysis, inventory accounting and valuation, and cost allocation methodologies
- Strong knowledge of GAAP relates to inventory and COGS
- Hands-on, pragmatic consultant who thrives in building and transformation environments
- Strong communicator able to translate complex cost structures into clear business insights
- Comfortable operating in a lean, evolving organization with changing priorities
Benefits
- 100% remote
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the hiring process
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