Inventory and COGS Accounting Manager

The role

You will own the financial integrity of inventory and cost of goods sold. You will lead monthly close processes, manage controls, and partner with Operations and FP&A to report inventory and COGS in the ERP system.

What you will do

• Lead the monthly close process for inventory and COGS
• Ensure accurate inventory costing and valuation
• Own the inventory subledger and ensure alignment with the general ledger
• Oversee purchase accrual processes
• Build, manage, mentor and lead the Inventory Accounting group
• Monitor and analyze inventory movements
• Drive process improvements for inventory and COGS accounting
• Partner with FP&A and Operations to provide analysis of COGS trends and inventory balances
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement inventory reporting tools and automation
• Support the annual financial audit and physical inventory processes

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• At least 2 years in inventory and/or COGS accounting
• 1+ years of people management experience
• Strong mix of technical accounting knowledge and operational mindset
• Experience leading or auditing month-end close processes
• Ability to work in ERP systems
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Skilled communicator
• Love dogs

Nice to have

• NetSuite experience

Benefits

• Dog-friendly office in SoHo
• Market-competitive compensation and equity packages
• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
• Company supported mental health benefits
• 12 week paid parental leave
• Competitive 401k plan with company match
• Flexible PTO
• Discounted fresh food for your pup

About the company

The Farmer’s Dog is a personalized subscription service that sends complete and balanced, freshly-made dog food directly to customers’ doors. The company aims to improve the pet food industry through a direct-to-consumer business model.