Senior Inventory Accounting Manager

Job Title: Senior Inventory Accounting Manager

Location: Leesburg VA - hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

Seniority Level: Manager / Senior Manager

Salary: $175k-180k / year (depending on experience)

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K match.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior Inventory Accounting Manager to lead all inventory-related accounting activities and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and optimization of our inventory processes. This leader will partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, FP&A, and Manufacturing to drive visibility, efficiency, and strategic decision-making around inventory management and cost of goods sold (COGS).

This is a high-impact role for a detail-oriented, analytical accounting professional excited to build processes, solve problems, and support a growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Accounting & Analysis

• Oversee all inventory accounting activities, including valuation, reserves, standard costing, and monthly inventory close.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of COGS, purchase price variances, overhead absorption, and inventory adjustments.
• Monitor cycle counts and physical inventory results; analyze discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Own reconciliation of inventory sub-ledgers to the general ledger.
• Lead month-end close for inventory-related accounts and support financial statement preparation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to monitor material usage, scrap, variances, and production processes.
• Provide insights and reporting on inventory trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support implementation or optimization of ERP systems, inventory modules, and related technology.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Develop and enhance internal controls around inventory, fixed assets, and cost accounting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate manual accounting processes.
• Create and maintain inventory accounting policies, SOPs, and documentation.

Leadership

• Manage and mentor staff responsible for inventory accounting and cost accounting.
• Provide training to operational teams on inventory control and accounting best practices.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors on inventory-related matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong focus in inventory or cost accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing, CPG, retail, distribution, or supply chain-driven organizations required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, inventory valuation methods (FIFO, standard cost, weighted average), and cost accounting concepts.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, models).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills; able to translate data into insights.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to step into a high-impact, leadership-level position.
• Work closely with operations and supply chain leadership to influence strategy.
• Make a measurable difference through process improvement and visibility into business performance.
• Strong pathway for advancement as the organization scales.