Inventory and COGS Accounting Manager
Core
Own financial integrity of inventory and COGS, lead monthly close, manage controls, and partner with Ops/FP&A for accurate reporting.
Role type
Senior IC accounting manager (inventory & COGS)
Builds
Inventory subledger, COGS reports, internal controls, and audit support for a D2C pet food company.
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (Pet Food) / Accounting
Required skills
Inventory accounting, COGS calculation, month-end close, accruals, subledger management, audit support, process improvement, people management, ERP proficiency
Preferred skills
NetSuite, landed cost analysis, freight/duties management, cycle count oversight
Technologies
NetSuite, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Lead monthly close for inventory and COGS including journal entries and reconciliations; Ensure accurate inventory costing and valuation including landed cost and variances; Own the inventory subledger and align with general ledger; Oversee purchase accruals and work with Procurement/AP; Build, manage, and mentor the Inventory Accounting group; Monitor inventory movements including in-transit, consignment, and write-offs; Drive process improvements and documentation for inventory accounting; Partner with FP&A and Operations on COGS trends and margin drivers; Support annual financial audit preparation; Support physical inventory and cycle count processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management
