Sr. Inventory Accounting Manager

Sr. Inventory Accounting Manager – Everett, WA (Hybrid)
Salary Range: $114,400 – $151,500 DOE

Join a globally recognized consumer brand known for its creative, pop-culture-driven products and highly engaged fan base. This fast-growing organization blends innovation, entertainment, and retail in a way that keeps it at the center of trends and community. They’re looking for a Sr. Inventory Accounting Manager to lead inventory operations, drive process improvements, and partner across teams in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

This Sr. Inventory Accounting Manager role offers strong visibility across the business, working closely with operations, supply chain, and leadership. The Sr. Inventory Accounting Manager will oversee key accounting functions while mentoring a team and helping scale processes to support continued growth. If you’re a Sr. Inventory Accounting Manager who enjoys both leadership and hands-on work, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

Why You’ll Love This Sr. Inventory Accounting Manager Role:

• Lead all inventory accounting processes including month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting
• Partner cross-functionally with procurement, operations, and warehouse teams in a highly collaborative environment
• Manage and mentor a team while building strong internal relationships
• Drive process improvements and support a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Hybrid flexibility within a fast-paced, creative, and growth-oriented company

What You’ll Do as a Sr. Inventory Accounting Manager:

• Oversee inventory accounting processes including monthly close, reconciliations, and reporting
• Maintain inventory records, perform variance analysis, and track KPIs/metrics
• Manage reserves, obsolescence, tooling, and prepaid inventory reconciliations
• Oversee duty accruals, freight, and in-transit inventory accounting
• Analyze general ledger activity to identify trends and discrepancies
• Support audits and ensure SOX compliance
• Drive process improvements and maintain clear documentation of procedures
• Supervise and mentor the Inventory Supervisor and team

What We’re Looking For in a Sr. Inventory Accounting Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of inventory accounting experience, ideally within retail or consumer products
• Strong general accounting foundation including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar systems a plus
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work through large data sets and identify variances
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across departments

The Sr. Inventory Accounting Manager will play a critical role in ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining strong controls, and leading a high-performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Inventory Accounting Manager looking to step into a visible role within a creative, high-growth environment.

Timing is everything. Whether you’re actively searching or just open to the right opportunity, I’d love to connect. I specialize in accounting and finance placements, and many of my roles aren’t publicly posted. Let’s talk about this Sr. Inventory Accounting Manager role and what else could be a fit.