Manager Inventory Accounting

The Inventory Manager oversees inventory accounting and control activities to ensure accurate financial reporting and inventory records across J.Jill’s retail stores, direct-to-consumer operations, and distribution network. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role leads inventory-related close processes and reserves, strengthens inventory accuracy and controls, and partners with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes. The position supervises inventory accounting staff and balances hands-on accounting knowledge with effective operational oversight.

This job can be located in Quincy, MA or Tilton, NH.

• Oversee inventory accounting activities, including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory valuation, and related financial reporting.
• Own the preparation, analysis, and ongoing assessment of customer return reserves for retail and direct-to-consumer channels, as well as inventory-related reserves including markdowns and shrink.
• Monitor inventory transactions and reconciliations across financial and operational systems, ensuring discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly.
• Oversee inventory control activities, including annual physical counts, distribution center cycle counts, transfers, and inventory adjustments.
• Analyze inventory trends, shrinkage, costing variances, and other key metrics to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Store Operations, Distribution Center, Merchandising, IT, and Finance to resolve inventory issues and strengthen operational processes.
• Maintain effective inventory accounting procedures and internal controls in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Support inventory-related systems enhancements, reporting improvements, and process automation initiatives.
• Lead, supervise, and develop inventory accounting staff, including review of work, prioritization of activities, and performance feedback.
• Support internal and external audit requests and other projects as needed.

Benefits, Tailored for You.

• Bonus eligible
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
• Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle.
• Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
• Associate resource groups.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including inventory or cost accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and developing accounting staff, including reviewing work, managing priorities, and providing performance feedback.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting principles and internal controls.
• Experience in retail, consumer products, distribution, or another inventory-intensive environment preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP or inventory management systems.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work, prolonged periods of time working at a desk and on a computer.  
• Ability to communicate information and observe details at close range.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.