Job Description

Cost Accountant

Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information, see www.bachem.com.

A brief overview

As Cost Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in financial management and planning. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. Your responsibilities will include collaborating closely with business partners to provide financial insights, support major investment projects, and facilitate decision-making. You will interface with the Director of Controlling, executives, project team members, cross-functional business partners, and the Controlling team.  A deep understanding of how this function impacts the financial statements is essential.

What you will do

• Serve as Finance Business Partner for assigned areas
• Develop and monitor project budgets, creating regular cash forecasts, ensuring financial compliance
• Monitor project progress regarding schedule, resources, and costs of the assigned investment projects
• Provide regular updates on project status for key stakeholders, including executives and project team members
• Prepare financial analyses, KPIs, reports, and presentations for management, including Capex governance, financial information for monthly report, spending, labor tracking, production and production scrap, productivity, cycle counts, & inventory
• Act as point of contact for all financial matters in the assigned areas
• Regularly conduct cost and variance analyses, including initiating corrective actions
• Create / report ad-hoc analyses for the business
• Act as liaison for labor time tracking application(s)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance related field          
• 7-9 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment             
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles, concepts and practices          
• High proficiency with MS office suite, with special focus on Excel & PowerPoint      
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to function well in a team environment
• Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment
• Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner, including keeping management aware of potential issues
• Detail-oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical and analytical problems       
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time

Base Salary Range: 

Cost Accountant: $71,120 - $98,820

Sr. Cost Accountant: $87,520 - $120,340

Placement in this wage range is based on several factors, including education, skill set, experience, and training.

Total Rewards 

We offer all Team Members a total rewards package including competitive pay, annual performance bonus, a generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days. 

Corporate Social Responsibility 

Bachem takes responsibility for future generations by a careful handling of resources and avoiding environmental risks. We continually improve our ecological performance and develop and implement new approaches for enhancing employees’ environmental awareness.  EcoVadis has awarded Bachem Platinum Medal status in their assessment of Bachem. 

Bachem Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status 

Please note: unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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