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Senior AccountantKBI BioPharma • Durham, NC, United States
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Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

KBI BioPharma • Durham, NC, United States
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*This is a hybrid role with the option to work two days a week from home*

About this job:

Join KBI Biopharma's Corporate Accounting team as a Senior Accountant and play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence for a leading global CDMO advancing life-saving therapies. This high-impact position combines technical accounting expertise with strategic business partnership, offering Big 4-trained professionals the opportunity to apply their skills in a dynamic, mission-driven, and data-driven environment. You will lead data-driven analysis, inventory accounting and cost analysis initiatives, partner cross-functionally with Operations, FP&A, and IT teams, and contribute to critical business decisions while enjoying a sustainable work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

  • Financial Analysis and Strategic Partnership
  • Leverage advanced analytical skills to extract, analyze, and interpret large datasets from multiple ERP systems (MS Dynamics GP, ASCTrac, SAP) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Provide financial insights and decision support to cross-functional partners including FP&A, Procurement, Operations, and IT on complex business issues.
  • Lead ad-hoc financial analyses and modeling to support strategic initiatives, capital projects, and process improvements.
  • Translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders across the organization.
  • Participate in system implementations and process automation initiatives, contributing accounting and controls expertise.
Technical Accounting & Compliance
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial reporting through detailed reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and month-end close activities
  • Support external audit and SOX compliance requirements by maintaining robust documentation and internal controls.
  • Drive continuous improvement in data integrity, financial processes, and reporting efficiency.
  • Collaborate on special projects including SAP migration planning, data analytics initiatives, and accounting policy implementation.
Core Inventory & Cost Accounting
  • Analyze manufacturing cost structures, standard cost variances, and absorption costing to support pricing decisions and margin analysis.
  • Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to investigate inventory discrepancies, implement process improvements, and ensure accurate inventory valuation.
  • Support external audit requirements for inventory, including providing detailed support for reserves, roll-forwards, and significant transactions.
  • Prepare technical accounting memos documenting inventory accounting policies and significant judgments.
Requirements.
  • CPA (or in progress) with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
  • 3+ years of progressive experience, combining Big 4 or large public accounting audit with relevant industry experience. Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharma, or Medical Device background is a significant advantage.
  • Required - Data Fluency: Proven ability to use data analytics and visualization tools to solve problems and tell a compelling story. You do not just report numbers; you diagnose their cause and predict their future.
  • Highly Valued - Innovative Mindset: A genuine interest in leveraging technology (AI, automation, RPA) to improve financial processes and outputs. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
  • Professional Attributes: Superior verbal and written communication skills, a business-partner mentality, unwavering attention to detail, and a proactive desire to grow into a leadership role.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines in a changing environment and deliver results on timely manner.


The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, Sabbatical program, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.

About KBI:

KBI Biopharma, Inc., a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies. KBI supports its 500+ customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market, including the manufacture of ten commercial products. Recognized for quality manufacturing, KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit www.kbibiopharma.com.

KBI is a proud EEO/AA employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment where all voices are heard and valued. That's why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds - regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status - and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
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