Manager,Accounting

## Description More than one million people in the United States today are fighting blood cancer. While a traditional allogeneic stem cell transplant has been the best hope for many, the transplant itself can prove fatal or lead to serious conditions, such as graft vs. host disease. Orca Bio is a late-stage biotechnology company redefining the transplant process by developing next-generation cell therapies with the goal of providing significantly better survival rates with dramatically fewer risks. With our purified, high-precision investigational cell therapies we hope to not only replace patients' blood and immune systems with healthy ones, but also restore their lives. The Senior Manager / Associate Director, Cost Accounting will lead cost accounting activities for manufacturing and operational functions within a biotechnology or pharmaceutical organization. This role is responsible for overseeing product costing, inventory valuation, COGS reporting, and cost-related controls, while supporting business scaling from clinical-stage through commercialization. The position requires strong leadership, cross-functional partnership, and deep expertise in manufacturing cost structures. ## Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities Oversee all aspects of the accounting function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while supporting the organization’s strategic and operational objectives. Manage and maintain the general ledger, including preparing and reviewing journal entries within assigned areas of responsibility. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company’s financial reporting processes and general ledger structure. Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, procedures, GAAP standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. Lead, mentor, and supervise accounting staff, while driving improvements and enhancing operational efficiency. Coordinate and support external audit activities, including annual financial statem