Inventory Accounting Supervisor

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, and participate in (when necessary) the daily operations of the inventory accounting function, including period and year-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, inventory additions, disposals, transfers, cost calculations, and other cost and inventory processes while providing direction on effective methods and processes.
• Supervise, mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals by providing guidance, coaching, training and educational opportunities, and performance feedback.
• Assist in developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation of inventory accounting policies, procedures, and controls. Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies related to cost and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and integrity of system data. Lead the discipline of maintaining financial data integrity and internal controls.
• Recommend process and system improvements (simplification and standardization) to maximize operational efficiency. Focus on best practices to keep pace with the needs of the business and manage the implementation of new processes and controls.
• Responsible for communicating key financial and business analysis and support to management on inventory trends.
• Support other accounting projects and processes within the department, support cross-functional teams, and assist as needed.
• Monitor the system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recording of inventory.
• Provides support documentation and assists with both internal and external audit inquiries.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, MBA a plus, CPA preferred
• Minimum of 7 years related experience
• Effective communication and leadership skills to manage a team and collaborate with various cross functional teams
• Adequate analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Process oriented with a continuous improvement mindset who embraces change
• Desire and ability to coach and develop accounting associates
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools and technology
• Strong accounting knowledge and orientation with strong finance technical skills, including an in-depth knowledge of GAAP