• Assistant Manager of Inventory and Cost Accounting

    Insight Global (Mooresville, NC)


    Job Description

    Insight Global is currently hiring an Assistant Manager of Inventory and Cost Accounting for one of our clients. Our client is a leading home improvement retail chain in the United States. In this role, you will oversee 2-3 accountants/accounting coordinators and play a critical part in month-end close, journal entries, and becoming a subject matter expert in cost and inventory accounting. You will work closely with supply chain and operations to ensure accurate inventory valuation and resolve issues before they impact P&L. This position offers growth opportunities and is ideal for someone who has managed people in some capacity and is ready to step into a leadership role in a large corporate/public company environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    -Manage and develop a small team (2–3 direct reports) while reviewing and preparing work as needed.

     

    -Oversee month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.

     

    -Become the SME for cost and inventory accounting, including purchase cost, supply chain, tariffs, and shipping.

     

    -Support the team in identifying and resolving inventory cost errors, including potential system issues.

     

    -Ensure issues are addressed before they impact the P&L.

     

    -Review and approve inventory valuation and reserves.

     

    -Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate costing and inventory processes.

     

    -Utilize accounting systems and tools such as Oracle, Hyperion, and proprietary inventory costing software.

     

    -Provide insights and recommendations for process improvements.

     

    This is a direct hire position with a salary of $110k - $115k depending upon qualifications and years of experience.

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

     

    Skills and Requirements

     

    -4+ years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to inventory or cost accounting.

     

    -Prior experience in a public company or large corporate environment.

     

    -Demonstrated ability to manage or mentor team members (formal or informal leadership experience).

    -Proficiency in Oracle, Hyperion, or another similar inventory software

    -Background in auditing inventory or cost accounting is highly valued. -CPA