About You

In this hands-on role, the Senior Manager, Inventory Accounting will lead a team of accountants with a focus on operations accounting, including inventory, manufacturing, procurement and distribution) and related financial analyses/operational KPIs. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a thorough knowledge of accounting, commitment to continuous improvement, strong initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to work in a collaborative team environment are skills that will support a high level of success in this position. This role reports to the Vice President of Inventory Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Direct monthly close activities, including reconciliation of inventories; ensuring third-party partner adherence to reporting requirements and validate input into general ledger/inventory sub-ledger; and evaluating reserves for excess and slow moving, obsolete, expiring and other at-risk inventory positions
• Maintain accurate inventory master data through the establishment, maintenance and ongoing audit of processes related to bill of materials and inventory set-up
• Develop, analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information to improve measurements and understanding of third-party partner performance (e.g., yield loss), inventory management (e.g., days on hand, procurement savings) and gross margin
• Coordinate with Supply Chain/Operations management on physical inventory counts and assess the financial controls/procedures, participate in audits and evaluate results
• Oversee assigned general ledger account reconciliations and detailed account analyses to ensure the integrity of the general ledger accounts
• Identify, develop and implement process improvements to drive continued department efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage and develop a team, providing routine direction, feedback, coaching and support to ensure accurate and timely performance of duties in accordance with the departmental responsibilities/objectives. 
• Ensure proper cross training and adequate desktop procedures across the team & partners
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and participate in projects as directed by senior financial management (e.g., ERP implementation, initiative tracking)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6-8 years of finance/accounting experience within a CPG/Retail company
• 5+ years operational support experience (supply chain, manufacturing, or inventory)
• 3+ years of managerial experience 
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to adeptly engage with various stakeholders
• Strong sense of ownership, proactive approach, and inquisitive mindset
• Problem-solving enthusiast; unafraid to challenge the status quo and seek continuous improvement
• Superior organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP applications

Preferred:

• Previous experience with Quickbooks and Microsoft Dynamics