Inventory Cost Accounting Manager

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Posted Nov 4, 2026

Remote · US Full Time

$115K – $130K/yr

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Overview

This full-time Inventory Cost Accounting Manager role is remote (United States) and reports to the Controller. The position is responsible for inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) accounting, leading a team of accountants, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure accurate inventory valuation, controls, and GAAP reporting.

Responsibilities

Own inventory and COGS accounting across 3PL warehouses and manufacturing partners, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting.
Run a clean, on-time monthly inventory close and provide Finance leadership with clear drivers of COGS and gross margin, including reserves, landed and average costs, and purchase price variances.
Maintain audit-ready inventory controls by reviewing journal entries and reconciliations, overseeing physical counts, supporting quarterly reviews and the annual audit, and documenting conclusions on complex transactions.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of accountants by setting priorities, reviewing work, and ensuring accurate results are delivered on time.
Continuously improve inventory accounting processes by partnering with Operations, Finance, and systems teams to strengthen data accuracy, reduce manual work, and use automation and AI-enabled tools where appropriate.

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Requirements

Strong experience in inventory and cost accounting, ideally within a consumer products, retail, manufacturing, or direct-to-consumer business.
Hands-on knowledge of inventory valuation, COGS, landed costs, reserves, and inventory reconciliations.
Solid understanding of US GAAP and SOX controls in a public company environment.
Experience leading and developing accountants, with the ability to balance hands-on work and team management.
Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems and inventory management applications.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and explain drivers of changes to the Controller, FP&A, and Operations partners.
Proven track record of improving accounting processes through better systems, automation, and data-driven workflows.
Comfort making judgment calls on gray-area inventory issues and keeping the close on track when priorities shift.