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Description

I am recruiting on behalf of a client seeking a strong Accounting Manager with good exposure to Inventory accounting. The Accounting Manager will lead a high-volume, fast-paced accounting function for a mid-to-large-sized company. This is a critical leadership role responsible for managing all aspects of inventory accounting and overseeing an offshore team while partnering closely with Supply Chain, FP& A, and Operations.

About the Role

This role is ideal for an experienced accounting leader with at least 3–5 years of management experience who is confident navigating complex accounting structures, inventory transactions, and ERP systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and enforcing a structured close process, strengthening controls, and improving manual processes. Strong interpersonal skills, leadership presence, and a solution-oriented mindset are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a remote team of 3+ inventory accountants

Manage the month-end close process related to inventory and cost of goods sold; ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.

Oversee the preparation and review of key journal entries, account reconciliations, and inventory reserve calculations.

Drive process improvements to streamline manual workflows and enhance data accuracy, system integration, and operational efficiency.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, FP& A, and Operations to resolve variances, investigate reconciling items, and analyze trends.

Analyze and explain inventory-related P& L and balance sheet activity; ensure correct flow-through of financials.

Provide leadership on intercompany transactions and consolidation accounting.

Act as a resourceful problem-solver—ask the right questions, identify root causes, and communicate solutions effectively.

Maintain compliance with internal controls and support audit requirements.

Present findings and performance metrics to senior management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.

Strong general ledger and inventory accounting expertise, including accruals and consumption-based entries.

Experience with large ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) required.

Public/private mix highly preferred; open to strong candidates directly from public accounting firms with team management experience.

Demonstrated experience with structured close processes and managing deadlines in a high-volume data environment.

Exposure to intercompany accounting and consolidation processes.

Comfortable working in a manual environment and eager to be part of system/process transformation.

Strong communication skills and ability to influence across levels and cultures.

A self-starter with a diplomatic yet assertive approach to leadership.

Requirements Month End Close, General Ledger, Financial Statement Audits, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Inventory Accounting, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reviews, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Profit and loss, Analyze Financial Statements, Prepare Financial Statements, Leadership Skills

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