Requisition ID: 951245
Store #: X00387 Inventory & Op Accountng - FIELD
Position: Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive InformationJOB DESCRIPTIONGENERAL FUNCTIONThe Director of Inventory Accounting leads the inventory accounting team responsible for the North America Professional Solutions business (US200). This role is tasked with implementing and maintaining strong accounting and system controls to ensure the accurate reporting of inventory balances and transactions. The ideal candidate will train and develop team members, foster a positive team culture, and drive continuous improvements within the department. Additionally, this role will collaborate closely with business partners and key stakeholders to align on goals and strategies.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Financial Compliance: Ensure financial transactions are reported accurately and consistently in accordance with IFRS and company policies. Ensures a strong internal control environment is maintained.
- Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders including operations (stores, distribution centers, labs), finance/accounting, shared services, and corporate offices in France, Italy and New York to address business issues.
- Process Improvement: Continuously enhance accounting processes, systems, and internal controls.
- Talent Development: Train and develop associates to meet organizational needs and expand their responsibilities.
- Communication: Communicate risks, opportunities, and status updates to management and stakeholders effectively.
- Audit Management: Manage external audits to ensure timely completion and resolution of any identified issues.
- Reporting: Develop financial reports and schedules as requested.
- Strategic and Systems Projects: Execute integration and other strategic projects, as well as system initiatives and transformations related to inventory accounting.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of accounting experience.
- Experience working in ERP systems e.g. Oracle, SAP, Hyperion HFM, Essbase, etc.
- High technical competency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong understanding of accounting department operations, business operations, and the impact of activities on associates and leadership.
- Current working knowledge of IFRS, including the ability to research complex issues and formulate technically sound conclusions.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate both upward and downward.
- Initiative, assertiveness, creativity, results-oriented mindset, and effective time management, decision making, and delegation skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- MBA degree is preferred.
- CPA certification is preferred.
- Strongly preferred experience in Public Accounting.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.
