Team Lead I, Accounting
Core
Lead a small Record-to-Report (RTR) team and perform complex accounting activities including inventory accounting, costing, and valuation within a global food ingredients organization.
Role type
Team Lead I, Accounting (RTR)
Builds
Financial reports, inventory valuations, and period-end close deliverables
Domain
Food & Beverage / Accounting
Required skills
Inventory accounting, costing, valuation, RTR processes, general accounting, account reconciliations, period-end close, internal controls, SOX compliance, ERP systems (SAP), team leadership, process improvement
Preferred skills
Inventory accounting expertise, SAP proficiency, shared services environment experience, team coaching
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Lead and support a small RTR team for efficient daily operations; Manage month-end and year-end close activities; Review account reconciliations and inventory transactions; Oversee inventory accounting processes including production settlements and valuation; Monitor inventory volume drivers and cost variances; Ensure accurate execution of manual inventory postings and accruals; Drive resolution of inventory discrepancies and close backlogs; Maintain internal controls and audit readiness; Identify process improvement opportunities and coach team members.
Seniority
Individual Contributor (Team Lead)