Accounting Manager
Core
Own all aspects of inventory accounting and valuation for a large retail company, managing monthly closing, reporting, and cost analysis.
Role type
Senior IC accounting manager (inventory focus)
Builds
Inventory accounting processes, cost reporting, and financial controls
Domain
Retail / Apparel / Accounting
Required skills
Inventory accounting, US GAAP, standard costing, financial close, variance analysis, internal controls, audit support, project management
Preferred skills
Public accounting experience, apparel retail industry experience, CPA, team leadership
Technologies
US GAAP, standard costing systems
Responsibilities
Prepare and review monthly journal entries for inventory and COGS; ensure proper inventory valuation and reserves under US GAAP; reconcile inventory accounts globally; analyze cost variances between standard and actual costs; act as liaison for physical inventory counts; establish and maintain internal controls for inventory and COGS.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC