Manager, Inventory & Cost AccountingRole OverviewWe're looking for a
hands-on accounting leader with strong US GAAP expertise and the ability to break down complex processes and accounting issues into clear, practical solutions in PGS, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective business partnership across the organization. Responsible for overall inventory accounting, product costing, supply chain process, close activities, forecasting, audit compliance, and process transformation initiatives while supporting operational and strategic business decisions.
Key Responsibilities- Manage general and inventory accounting tasks, product costing, inventory reporting, inventory and obsolete reserves, supply chain and product costing, warranty, and related financial activities.
- Lead month end close deliverables, reconciliations, audit and corporate reporting requirements.
- Oversee inventory controls, cycle count governance, SOX compliance, and internal/external audit activities.
- Provide financial and accounting support across the end-to-end supply chain, including sourcing, operations, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Sourcing, FP&A, Corporate Finance teams to support business performance and decision-making.
- Drive transformation, SAP optimization, standardization, automation, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Manage, coach, and develop a team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Core Skills- Financial Reporting, Consolidation & Analysis
- US GAAP expertise
- Inventory Accounting & Product Costing
- Forecasting & Working Capital Management
- Internal Controls, SOX & Audit Management
- SAP & ERP Systems
- Process Improvement & Transformation
- Business Partnership & Influencing
- Leadership & Talent Development
- Strategic Thinking & Executive Communication
Requirement- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in large companies
- 3+ years of people management
Preferred Qualifications- CPA certification.
- Master's Degree (MBA, Accounting, Finance, or related field).
- Experience in large multinational organizations.
- Experience leading finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
- Background in manufacturing and power generation industry
Soft Skillset- Strategic thinking - Connect processes to financial results.
- Analytical thinking - Ability to identify root causes and solve problems.
- Business partnership - Work effectively with Finance, Technical Accounting, Sourcing, Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain.
- Communication - Ability to explain complex issues and processes clearly and concisely.
- Continuous improvement mindset - Simplify, standardize, and automate.
- Collaboration - Build strong cross-functional relationships.
- Attention to detail - Ensure accurate costing, inventory, and controls.
- Data-driven decision making - Use KPIs and reporting to drive actions.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
- Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays.
- Committed to quality products and services.
- Great working environment and culture.
- Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
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