Manager, Accounting, Global Inventory COE

Join a high-impact global finance team responsible for ensuring the accuracy, control, and governance of inventory accounting across a complex international organization. In this leadership role, you will oversee a team of accounting professionals, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support operational excellence, compliance, and financial integrity. 

What You Will Do 

• Lead and develop a team of 5+ accounting professionals responsible for inventory-related technical accounting activities. 

• Ensure accurate and timely month-end close activities, including review and approval of complex journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and inventory accounting transactions. 

• Oversee key inventory accounting areas, including goods received not invoiced, goods in transit, excess and obsolete inventory, costing, inventory reserves, and inventory-related assets. 

• Partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and shared service teams to support financial reporting and timely book closure for a large and complex business entity. 

• Apply and monitor compliance with corporate accounting policies and US GAAP requirements across inventory accounting processes. 

• Support internal and external audits, including inventory-related control testing and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities. 

• Drive process improvement, standardization, system enhancements, and transition projects to increase efficiency and strengthen controls. 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for inventory accounting inquiries and provide guidance on technical accounting matters to business stakeholders. 

What You Will Need 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 

• Minimum 8 years of experience in audit, accounting, or finance. 

• Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience. 

• Fluent English language proficiency. 

• Strong expertise in accounting standards 

• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements. 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 

• Professional accounting certification (ACCA/CIMA) 

• Experience with inventory accounting processes and controls 

• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, etc) 

• Polish language proficiency