Sr. Manager, Inventory & Logistics

About the position

The Senior Manager, Inventory and Logistics Accounting, will lead a team responsible for accounting for all aspects of inventory, logistics and cost of goods sold. This role requires a strategic leader with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of standard costing and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of accounting for finished goods and raw materials inventory, including inventory movements, adjustments, and valuation accuracy.
• Manage close process for all inventory and cost-related areas including variance accounting and reconciliation of all inventory-related accounts.
• Prepare periodic inventory reserves reconciliation, analyzing inventory for risk, and monitoring with support from internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and accurate monthly and quarterly reporting of inventory, costs of goods sold, logistics costs and other financial data.
• Oversee maintenance of perpetual inventory system within JD Edwards.
• Manage annual standard costing process, ensuring proper review and sign-off and accurate system entry.
• Oversee cycle counts and coordinate year-end inventory counts, including coordination with site personnel and internal and external auditors as necessary, review of book to physical reconciliations and roll forward procedures.
• Review and confirm proper inventory classification on an annual basis.
• Prepare detailed reports for management to inform decision-making on production levels, product mix and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (GAAP) and maintain robust internal controls over cost accounting processes.
• Work closely with SEC reporting team to ensure proper disclosure of all inventory related items.
• Develop and implement effective and efficient internal controls throughout the inventory accounting process in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification is preferred.
• 10 years of progressive accounting experience required.
• 5 years in the manufacturing industry and standard cost inventory systems is required.
• 5 years in a senior management role preferred. Supervisory experience required.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal controls.
• Experience in J.D. Edwards Enterprise preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of accounting professionals required.