Inventory Cost Accounting Manager

Overview

This role is responsible for inventory cost accounting and cost of goods sold (COGS) accounting for a fast-moving retail and direct-to-consumer organization. You will report to the Controller, lead a team of accountants, and partner cross-functionally with Purchasing, Fulfillment, Logistics, FP&A, and systems teams to ensure financial reporting reflects real business activity across multiple fulfillment channels, including 3PL warehouses and manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory and COGS accounting across 3PL warehouses and manufacturing partners, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting.
• Deliver a clean, on-time monthly inventory close and provide Finance leadership with a clear view of what drives COGS and gross margin, including reserves, landed and average costs, and purchase price variances.
• Keep inventory audit-ready and strengthen internal controls by:
  • Reviewing journal entries and reconciliations
  • Overseeing physical counts
  • Supporting quarterly reviews and the annual audit
  • Documenting conclusions on complex transactions
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accountants by setting priorities, reviewing work, and helping the team deliver accurate results on time.
• Improve inventory accounting processes by partnering with Operations, Finance, and systems teams to:
  • Strengthen data accuracy
  • Reduce manual work
  • Use automation and AI-enabled tools where appropriate to make reconciliations, reporting, and controls more efficient.

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, balancing hands-on work with 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 financial results to the Controller, FP&A, and Operations partners.
• Demonstrated ability to improve 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $115–$130K
• Equity eligibility: This position is eligible for equity.
• Benefits include comprehensive healthcare and pet wellness coverage.

Location

• Remote (US)
• Potential quarterly travel to New York City and 3PL warehouses.

Employment Type

• Full-time