Director – Cost & Inventory Accountant

Director – Cost & Inventory Accountant

Requirements

• 15+ years of total work experience
• 3+ years of experience leading a cost accounting team, including mentoring and staff development
• 3+ years of public accounting experience; CPA preferred
• Hands-on experience with Netsuite (required)

Responsibilities

• Scale the cost accounting processes and develop the cost accounting team to support GRAIL’s commercial growth
• Lead cross-functional discussions, diving deep into lab and ancillary processes to provide technical accounting guidance in compliance with US GAAP, ensure consistent application of cost accounting principles, and identify cost savings opportunities
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Revenue, FP&A, Operations, and Software to build reporting packages and executive-level dashboards
• Own all relevant aspects of the period-end financial close process, including reviewing work, enhancing controls, and improving scalability
• Develop an actionable, prioritized roadmap and lead implementation and scaling projects within Netsuite and Tableau
• Lead quarterly reviews and annual audits related to cost accounting areas
• Lead product costing and related financial analyses
• Manage special projects and support ad hoc financial analysis
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and ensure SOX-compliant documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a diagnostics, genomics, or life sciences company (preferred)
• Advanced analytical, project management, and spreadsheet skills (Google Sheets preferred)
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to remain flexible in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Excellent professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills