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Cost Accounting Manager

ModernaTX


Job Location:

Norwood, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 109200 - 174600
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Cost Accounting professional with deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA cost accounting product costing overhead allocation inventory accounting manufacturing variances and financial close processes. This role will support critical cost accounting activities across month-end close annual standard cost processes inventory consolidation process order settlement SKF/activity allocation readiness and manufacturing cost reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring strong SAP cost accounting knowledge broad accounting experience Hyperion/EPM reporting skills and a continuous improvement mindset. This person will partner cross-functionally with Finance Accounting Manufacturing Supply Chain and IT to ensure cost accounting processes are accurate controlled efficient and aligned with business needs.

This person should demonstrate Moderna Leadership Behaviors and Mindsets by acting with urgency taking ownership collaborating across functions simplifying complex processes challenging the status quo and driving improvements that strengthen accuracy controls and operational efficiency.

Heres What Youll Do

Lead month-end quarter-end and year-end cost accounting readiness activities including inventory consolidation process order settlement SKF/activity allocation readiness manufacturing variance analysis overhead absorption review and close-related deliverables.

Serve as a key SAP S/4HANA cost accounting subject matter expert supporting product costing cost center accounting activity allocations overhead allocations settlement inventory valuation and manufacturing cost flows.

Support the annual standard cost process including cost roll preparation activity and overhead rate development SAP master data validation and analysis of standard cost changes.

Analyze manufacturing variances inventory balances cost absorption settlement results allocation outcomes and related financial impacts.

Partner with Accounting FP&A Manufacturing Finance Supply Chain Operations and IT to resolve SAP issues address close-related blockers enhance reporting and strengthen cost accounting processes.

Leverage Hyperion/EPM Smart View SAP reporting tools and Excel-based analytics to support financial reporting forecasting variance analysis and management reporting.

Identify and implement process improvements across SAP cost accounting inventory close overhead allocation master data reporting automation and close efficiency.

Support internal controls audit requests accounting policy compliance reconciliations journal entries and documentation related to cost accounting and inventory.

Heres What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications)

Bachelors degree in accounting Finance Business or a related field.

Minimum 5 years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferably within biotechnology pharmaceuticals life sciences medical devices or another regulated industry.

Deep hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC cost accounting functionality particularly in Controlling Product Costing Cost Center Accounting and manufacturing cost flows.

Strong understanding of standard costing inventory valuation overhead allocation cost absorption process order settlement and manufacturing variance analysis.

Experience with SAP cost objects cost centers activity types statistical key figures allocation cycles process orders production orders material masters BOMs recipes routings and cost estimates.

Experience with Hyperion Oracle EPM Essbase Smart View or similar planning and reporting tools.

Broad knowledge of accounting principles beyond cost accounting including month-end close accruals reconciliations financial reporting internal controls and audit support.

Demonstrated experience supporting SAP-related process improvements system enhancements reporting enhancements or finance transformation initiatives.

Strong analytical problem-solving communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

CPA CMA MBA or another advanced degree preferred.

Experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.

Experience with SAP Material Ledger actual costing product cost planning cost component structures allocation cycles and settlement processes.

Experience supporting annual standard cost cycles new product costing manufacturing network changes site launches or SAP process optimization initiatives.

Experience partnering with IT or SAP functional teams on configuration testing master data governance reporting or system implementation projects.

Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting automation dashboards or data visualization tools.


Pay & Benefits

At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.

  • Competitive healthcare plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
  • A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness mindfulness and mental health support
  • Family planning benefits including fertility adoption and surrogacy support
  • Generous paid time off including vacation volunteer days sabbatical global recharge days and a discretionary year-end shutdown
  • Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
  • Location-specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $109200.00 - $174600.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individuals position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills performance and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus other incentive compensation or equity award subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010 we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission values and mindsets every day our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients our employees the environment and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine we invite you to visit to learn more about our current opportunities.

Our Working Model

As we build our company we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation teamwork and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn contribute and make a meaningful impact.

Moderna is a smoke-free alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry or citizenship ethnicity disability military or protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital or familial status or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day please apply!

Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations

Were focused on attracting retaining developing and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences backgrounds and ideas we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at .

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