Inventory Cost Accounting Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) accounting across third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses and manufacturing partners.

• Ensure accurate valuation of inventory and financial reporting.

• Deliver timely and precise monthly inventory close.

• Clarify factors influencing COGS and gross margin, including reserves, landed costs, average costs, and purchase price variances.

• Maintain inventory records that are audit-ready, ensuring strict controls.

• Review journal entries and reconciliations.

• Oversee physical inventory counts.

• Assist with quarterly reviews and the annual audit process.

• Document findings on complex transactions.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accountants.

• Prioritize tasks and review team deliverables.

• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and systems teams to enhance data accuracy and minimize manual processes.

• Leverage automation and AI-driven tools to optimize reconciliations, reporting, and controls.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in inventory and cost accounting, preferably in consumer products, retail, manufacturing, or direct-to-consumer sectors.

• Practical knowledge of inventory valuation, COGS, landed costs, reserves, and inventory reconciliations.

• Strong grasp of US GAAP and SOX controls in a public company setting.

• Proven experience in leading and developing accounting professionals, with the capacity to manage both hands-on responsibilities and team leadership.

• Familiarity with NetSuite or comparable ERP systems and inventory management software.

• Excellent analytical abilities to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and effectively communicate insights to the Controller, FP&A, and Operations teams.

• Demonstrated success in enhancing accounting processes through improved systems, automation, and data-driven methodologies.

• Confidence in making judgment calls regarding ambiguous inventory situations while ensuring the closing process remains on schedule when priorities change.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity opportunities.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.

• Pet wellness benefits.

• Potential for quarterly travel to New York City and 3PL warehouses.