Manager, Cost Accounting

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.  

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.  

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.  

Join Empower Pharmacy’s mission to expand access to affordable, innovative healthcare. As Cost Accounting Manager, you will lead cost accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial data for decision-making and compliance. Collaborate across departments to optimize processes, improve profitability, and drive operational excellence in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment.

• Develops and implements cost accounting systems to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and alignment with organizational cost efficiency goals.
• Analyzes production costs in detail, identifying trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost-saving initiatives while providing actionable recommendations to improve margins, optimize resource allocation, and enhance overall profitability.
• Collaborates with production, procurement, and operations teams to monitor manufacturing expenses and ensure alignment with budgets and strategic goals.
• ·Prepares and presents cost analysis reports to senior management, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Leads and mentors a high-performing cost accounting team, cultivating a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and accountability, while establishing best practices and ensuring the team’s alignment with the organization’s mission and strategic goals.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities, coupled with excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing or Oracle, advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, and a solid understanding of GAAP.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting, with at least two years in managerial or supervisory capacity, demonstrating expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and operational efficiency.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Additional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI in daily work to drive efficiency, solve problems, and enhance decision-making—adept at integrating AI-powered solutions into all workflows.

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/