Inventory Cost Accounting Manager

Overview

Inventory Cost Accounting Manager (Full-Time)

Location: Remote (US)

This role reports to the Controller and owns accounting for inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS). The position leads a team of accountants and partners closely with Purchasing, Fulfillment, Logistics, FP&A, and systems teams to ensure financial reporting reflects real business activity across subscription boxes, retail partners, and direct-to-consumer orders.

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; provide Finance leadership with a clear read on what’s driving COGS and gross margin, including reserves, landed and average costs, and purchase price variances.
• Maintain audit readiness and strong inventory controls, including 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, timely results.
• 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.

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; ability to balance hands-on work with team management.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems and inventory management applications.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and explain drivers of financial results to the Controller, FP&A, and Operations partners.
• Track record of improving accounting processes through better systems, automation, and data-driven workflows.
• Ability to make judgment calls on gray-area inventory issues while keeping the close on track when priorities shift.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $115–$130K
• Equity eligibility: Yes
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare and pet wellness coverage (plus other benefits designed to support employees)

Location

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