Cost Accounting Manager$800M SEC Life Sciences Company— Indianapolis, IN -- $125-135K plus 10% bonus  THE SIZZLE:•    Role is hybrid – 4x per week in office with Fridays remote•    Targeting 6-8+ years for Manager•    Manager reports to CAO, manages an expanding team•    Manage all aspects of inventory and cost accounting across North America & Europe•    Unlimited PTO, 12 holidays, great benefitsSKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:•    A Bachelor’s degree in either Accounting or Finance; an MBA, CMA or CPA is a plus•    3-8+ years or progressive experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.•    Strong understanding of cost and inventory accounting concepts under US GAAP•    Roll-up your sleeves approach and ability to problem solve•    Experience with accounting software applications, ERP systems and Microsoft Office suite required. Knowledge of the Oracle Cloud ERP is a plus•    Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task in complex and dynamic environments•    Experience working at a global company in a SOX compliant environment is a plusDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:•    Ensure Inventory reporting for all sites is in accordance with US GAAP.•    Responsible for managing & maintaining the cost accounting system in Oracle while driving standardization and optimization across the manufacturing network.•    Oversee and lead the Excess & Obsolete Inventory Reserve Process while identifying and implementing process improvements to drive enhanced visibility and risk mitigation•    Provide monthly inventory reporting, including analytics to support stakeholder decision making.•    Oversee the review and analyze manufacturing variances for accuracy and root causes.•    Oversee execution of the annual standard cost setting process including review of material pricing and overhead cost pool analysis to ensure accurate item level cost for strategic pricing decisions.•    Lead physical inventory count processes to ensure accuracy of inventory records•    Ensure compliance with monthly, quarterly, and annual controls including oversight of cycle counting at all locations.•    Lead development of fit for purpose inventory policies•    Review monthly account reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts and related flux analysis.•    Main point of contact for inventory related topics with internal accounting teams, and internal/external auditors