Accounting Manager - Inventory & Non-Current Assets

Location: Durham (Hybrid)

About Us

We thrive on operational excellence, strong governance, and financial integrity. Our mission is to maintain world-class accounting standards and deliver accurate, reliable financial insights across key business operations. We work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, FP&A, and external partners to safeguard balance sheet integrity and support scalable company growth.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end inventory accounting across the full lifecycle, including capitalization, reserves, adjustments, write-offs, obsolescence, and period-end valuation.
• Oversee accounting for fixed assets and construction-in-progress (CIP), including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, impairments, and disposals.
• Own accounting operations for operating and finance leases, including ROU assets, lease liabilities, amortization, remeasurements, and modifications in accordance with US GAAP (ASC 842).
• Review and approve detailed account reconciliations, subledger-to-general ledger rollforwards, and schedule tie-outs to ensure audit readiness and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across inventory, fixed assets, and lease schedules to consistently meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Maintain and document accounting policies, technical guidance, and internal review controls across assigned asset classes.
• Design, execute, and operate key internal controls to safeguard company assets, mitigate risk, and ensure accurate financial presentation.
• Address complex and judgmental accounting matters with strong technical documentation, supporting review controls, and period-over-period consistency.
• Identify control gaps, subledger complexities, or recurring operational issues and drive sustainable remediation solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors for inventory, fixed asset, and lease scope areas.
• Prepare comprehensive PBC packages, pull audit samples, and respond directly to audit inquiries with clear documentation.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and FP&A on capital spend tracking, cutoff alignment, inventory movements, and forecasting support.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 1–2 offshore accounting resources, providing clear context, review, and coaching.
• Delegate work thoughtfully — establishing clear expectations, driving standardization in deliverables, and supporting team growth and scalability.
• Provide regular performance feedback and maintain high standards for accuracy, timeliness, and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business field
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with specialized expertise in inventory and fixed asset accounting
• Direct, hands-on experience with lease accounting (ASC 842) / ROU assets
• Prior leadership experience, including managing offshore or shared services accounting teams
• Strong understanding of US GAAP principles and internal control frameworks
• Hands-on proficiency with major ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite) with subledger complexity

Preferred Experience

• Experience operating in complex supply chains, retail, or inventory-heavy operating environments
• Experience managing cross-functional workflows with FP&A and Operations teams
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on fixing foundational processes before optimizing

Benefits

• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match options
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday schedule
• Career pathing and continuous advancement opportunities