Interim Inventory Accounting Manager

Vaco by Highspring; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks an Interim Inventory Accounting Manager to strengthen inventory and cost accounting during a period of growth and systems transformation in the San Francisco East Bay. The role is on-site five days per week for approximately 12 months.

The candidate will oversee GAAP-compliant inventory accounting, standard costing, close activities, and cost-systems enhancements, partnering with Supply Chain, Operations, and FP&A to align reporting with operations and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including at least 2 years in inventory or cost accounting.
• Strong inventory and cost accounting experience in consumer products, manufacturing, or inventory-intensive environments.
• Deep understanding of standard costing, inventory valuation, reserves, COGS, and close activities.
• Advanced ERP, Excel, and data-analysis capabilities; experience supporting audits and GAAP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory per U.S. GAAP.
• Manage inventory valuation, standard costing, COGS reporting, reserves, and related journal entries.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end inventory close activities with reconciliations and roll-forwards.
• Analyze variances and communicate actionable findings to stakeholders.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and FP&A to align reporting with inventory movement.

Skills

Inventory management

Cost accounting

Financial close

ERP systems

Excel data-analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Interim Inventory Accounting Manager

Our client, a consumer products company, is seeking an Interim Inventory Accounting Manager to strengthen its inventory and cost accounting capabilities during a period of growth and systems transformation.

This role is on-site five days per week in the San Francisco East Bay. This role has an anticipated duration of approximately 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Manage inventory valuation, standard costing, cost of goods sold reporting, reserves, and related journal entries
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end inventory close activities, including reconciliations and roll-forwards
• Analyze purchase price, production, waste, yield, and obsolescence variances and communicate actionable findings
• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and FP&A to align financial reporting with inventory movement and operational activity
• Provide visibility into cost drivers, margin impacts, inventory risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis related to inventory levels and cost structures
• Develop scalable accounting processes, controls, workflows, and reporting practices
• Support ERP transformation activities involving inventory and cost accounting processes
• Prepare audit schedules, respond to information requests, and maintain supporting documentation
• Provide guidance and accountability across inventory accounting activities as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years focused on inventory or cost accounting
• Strong inventory and cost accounting experience within consumer products, manufacturing, or another inventory-intensive environment
• Deep understanding of standard costing, inventory valuation, reserves, cost of goods sold, inventory flows, and related close activities
• Advanced ERP, Excel, and data-analysis capabilities, with experience supporting audits, process improvements, and U.S. GAAP compliance

Compensation

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual's skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).