Lead Accountant- Inventory and Operation

Job Purpose
We are seeking a Senior Accountant as the primary finance and accounting partner for our North American warehouses. This role provides end-to-end ownership of inventory and operations accounting and serves as the key financial liaison between distribution center leadership and the broader finance organization.
This is a high-autonomy position designed for a self-driven, ownership-oriented accountant who can operate independently, apply judgment, and partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Warehouse Leadership-in an environment with no on-site finance supervision. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting skills with a hands-on operational mindset and the ability to clearly explain financial results to non-finance stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities

Inventory Accounting
Own all inventory-related accounting for the warehouse, ensuring accurate valuation, completeness, and proper GAAP treatment.
Review and analyze inventory transactions.
Maintain and assess inventory reserves (excess, obsolete, slow-moving, damaged).
Ensure inventory cut-off accuracy and completeness during month-end close.
Partner with Operations to investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
Support and participate in physical inventory and cycle counts, including variance analysis and control improvements.
Proactively identify inventory-related risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
General Accounting & Close

Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
Own and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts; investigate and resolve reconciling items timely.
Lead inventory-related activities within the monthly close process, meeting deadlines with minimal oversight.
Analyze and explain period-over-period variances to Finance leadership and Operations stakeholders.
Prepare audit-ready documentation to support internal and external audits.
Business Partnership & Site Support

Act as the primary finance contact for warehouse leadership and operations teams.
Provide financial insight and guidance to support operational decisions.
Translate accounting/financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-finance partners.
Build strong relationships across Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Corporate Finance.
Improve financial discipline and awareness at the site through partnership and influence.

Controls, Process Improvement & Ownership
Assess and strengthen inventory controls and accounting processes.
Identify process inefficiencies and lead improvements to enhance accuracy, controls, and scalability.
Take full ownership of assigned processes and outcomes from identification... For full info follow application link.

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