[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.ResponsibilitiesPerform the inventory accounting for certain Amgen manufacturing sitesWill be accountable to manage and review the work of an outsourced provider that supports this teamAnalyze complex inventory movements in SAP and verify that financials are accuratePerform and analyze standard costing in SAP / S4 HANAPerform and review sophisticated journal entries, general ledger account analysis, and reconciliation for both SAP and consolidation toolsPrepare and review audit schedules and answer questions from internal and external auditorsPreparation 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 supervisorMay 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 othersSpecial projects to improve accounting processes including digital projects and integration supportConsolidate, analyze, and report global inventory balances by product/site and perform detailed monthly variance analysisLeverage various AI tools to increase efficiency and complianceSkillsDoctorate Degree, ORMaster's degree and 2+ years of experience in general accounting, ORBachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in general accounting, ORAssociate's degree and 10+ years of experience in general accounting, ORHigh School Diploma/GED and 12+ years of experience in general accountingMaster's in Business Administration (MBA)Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Management Accountant (CMA)Strong project management skills5+ years of General, Intercompany and Cost Accounting experience using SAP / S4 HANADynamic accounting/finance experience including corporate-level public company experienceExperience in driving and implementing change, leading through collaboration, and influenceExperience with investigating complex inventory movements and costing implications in SAP / S4 HANAExperience managing outsourced partner relationshipsExperience in financial system optimization, improvement, and implementationKnowledgeable in US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Foreign Currency transaction accounting and understanding concepts to translate into mentorship for financial reportingBenefitsA 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 accountsA discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive planStock-based long-term incentivesAward-winning time-off plansFlexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.Company OverviewAmgen 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 SponsorshipAmgen 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.