Cost Accounting Manager

LHH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an Inventory & Revenue Accounting Manager in New York to lead inventory and cost accounting within a highly visible finance function.

Responsibilities include month-end close, inventory valuation, and gross margin reporting, with broad cross-functional partnership across Supply Chain, Operations, Merchandising and FP&A. Strong US GAAP knowledge and prior experience in consumer products or retail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 4+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience in retail/wholesale/consumer products/manufacturing or distribution.
• Background in inventory and cost accounting.
• ERP system experience is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities related to inventory and cost accounting.
• Own inventory valuation, reserves, costing, landed costs, and related balance sheet accounts.
• Support revenue recognition and gross margin reporting.
• Analyze inventory trends, cost variances, and margin fluctuations.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting schedules.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve inventory and operational accounting issues.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes.
• Support audits, system enhancements, and special projects.
• Mentor and review the work of junior accounting staff.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

ERP systems experience

Analytical problem-solving

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A growing consumer products organization is seeking an Inventory & Revenue Accounting Manager to play a key role in financial reporting, inventory accounting, and gross margin analysis. This is a highly visible position that partners with Supply Chain, Operations, Merchandising, and FP&A while helping drive process improvements across the accounting function.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead month-end close activities related to inventory and cost accounting


• Own inventory valuation, reserves, costing, landed costs, and related balance sheet accounts


• Support revenue recognition and gross margin reporting


• Analyze inventory trends, cost variances, and margin fluctuations


• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting schedules


• Partner cross-functionally to resolve inventory and operational accounting issues


• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes


• Support audits, system enhancements, and special projects


• Mentor and review the work of junior accounting staff

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting


• 4+ years of accounting experience


• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP


• Experience within retail, wholesale, consumer products, manufacturing, or distribution environments


• Background in inventory and cost accounting


• ERP system experience


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting or Big 4 experience


• Experience with inventory-intensive businesses


• Exposure to system implementations or process improvement initiatives

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys partnering with the business, improving processes, and taking ownership of a critical area of the accounting function.

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