[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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