Senior Manager, Inventory Accounting

Job Summary

We are looking for an organized, collaborative, self-sufficient Senior Manager, Inventory Accounting to oversee all inventory-related accounting activities, ensuring accurate valuation, proper controls, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This role partners closely with operations, supply chain, and FP&A teams to maintain accurate inventory records, analyze variances, and support financial reporting.

In this role, you’ll help strengthen controls, support execution of the month-end close, and provide timely, reliable inventory and COGS data by partnering closely with operations and supply chain teams.

The Senior Manager, Inventory Accounting will be a vital member of the Unreal Accounting team and report to the Senior Director, Accounting.

What You’ll Do

• Manage all inventory accounting processes, including cost accounting, inventory valuation, reserves, and obsolescence
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of inventory transactions in the general ledger by partnering with operations and supply chain teams
• Oversee physical inventory counts and cycle counts; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Analyze inventory variances and trends, and clearly communicate findings to management
• Maintain and improve internal controls related to inventory
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to inventory and COGS
• Prepare inventory-related journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to understand inventory drivers
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and inventory planning
• Lead annual financial and bank audits for Inventory and COGS, providing documentation and explanations as needed across other areas.
• Lead or mentor inventory accounting staff, as applicable
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements related to inventory accounting
• Work cross-functionally to assign ownership for close-related tasks and communicate progress in real time during the close process

Who You Are

• 5-7 years of accounting experience with significant inventory exposure
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or retail environment, with strong preference for CPG
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and inventory accounting principles
• Experience with cost accounting and variance analysis
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred), including transactional inventory and COGS workflows
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyze, transform, and manage large datasets
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly with non-accounting partners
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience with inventory controls and SOX compliance is preferred
• Prior people management experience is preferred

While Unreal’s culture is remote-first, our team highly values occasional in-person collaboration. As a result, Unreal team members get together for departmental and company-wide events a few times per year. Employees at Unreal are expected to attend apart from extenuating circumstances.

The base compensation range for this position is between $140K - $160K annually. This position is also eligible for a 15% bonus. The salary range listed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Individual compensation is determined by additional factors, including role-related experience and relevant education and certifications. Bonus payout is pro-rated to start date. Employees must be employed by September 30 of the calendar year to be eligible for bonus for that calendar year.