Inventory Cost Accounting Manager

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Posted Nov 4, 2026

Remote · US Full Time

$115K – $130K/yr

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Overview

Inventory Cost Accounting Manager (Remote, US)

This full-time remote role supports the Accounting team by owning inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) accounting and ensuring accurate, audit-ready financial reporting under US GAAP. The role reports to the Controller and leads a team of accountants while partnering closely with Purchasing, Fulfillment, Logistics, FP&A, and systems teams.

Responsibilities

Own inventory and COGS accounting across 3PL warehouses and manufacturing partners, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting.
Drive a clean, on-time monthly inventory close and provide Finance leadership with clear insights into what drives 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, including setting priorities, reviewing work, and ensuring accurate results delivered on time.
Improve inventory accounting processes by partnering with Operations, Finance, and systems teams to strengthen data accuracy, reduce manual effort, 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 to investigate discrepancies, understand root causes, and explain drivers of changes in the numbers to the Controller, FP&A, and Operations partners.
A track record of improving accounting processes through better systems, automation, and data-driven workflows.
Ability to make judgment calls on gray-area inventory issues and keep the close on track when priorities shift.