Inventory Accounting Manager

Figure; San Jose (CA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Figure is seeking an Accounting Manager focused on Inventory to own the cost accounting, oversee inventory across materials and finished goods, and drive end-to-end system implementations. The role requires navigating NetSuite along with MES, PLM, and WMS data to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate cost records.

The candidate will manage variances analysis (PPV, usage) and support COGS reporting, with leadership experience in a fast-growing hardware/manufacturing environment.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years in accounting, including 5+ years in cost and inventory accounting at a hardware or manufacturing company.
• CPA preferred or equivalent experience with US GAAP
• Hands-on NetSuite experience, including inventory and manufacturing modules
• Strong analytical and communication skills; leadership in a high-growth environment

Aufgaben

• Own inventory and cost accounting end-to-end
• Track and reconcile inventory across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Reconcile data between NetSuite and MES/PLM/WMS; resolve discrepancies
• Maintain cost model including overhead allocation and labor/machine rates
• Analyze PPV, material usage variances, and production inefficiencies for margin/COGS reporting
• Lead automation of end-to-end transaction workflows and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support audits and external reporting; assist with quarterly/annual compliance

Kenntnisse

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

ERP integration

MES

WMS

PLM

Jobbeschreibung

• We are looking for an Accounting Manager, with a focus on Inventory. This role will own the inventory and cost accounting, including building processes and deploying systems from end to end
• Cost Accounting and Inventory Management:
• Track and reconcile inventory across raw materials, subassemblies, WIP, and finished goods
• Manage data integrity between ERP (NetSuite) and operational systems (MES, PLM, WMS). Resolve discrepancies between quantities, costs, and system records across locations or systems (e.g., NetSuite vs. MES)
• Maintain cost model, including overhead allocation and labor/machine rates
• Analyze purchase price variances (PPV), material usage variances, and production inefficiencies to support margin analysis and COGS reporting
• Capital Asset and Fixed Asset Accounting:
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and manage capitalization policies for PP&E
• Ensure proper classification between R&D prototypes vs. capitalizable production assets
• Track depreciation and coordinate asset lifecycle management
• General accounting:
• Lead the automation of end-to-end transaction workflows and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support with growing volume of transactions (accounting syncs, reimbursements, etc)
• Prepare technical accounting memos
• Lease accounting management:
• Technical accounting analysis for new leases
• Manage monthly lease accounting reconciliation and entries
• Tax:
• Support external reporting requirements for government grants or incentives
• Assist with quarterly and annual compliance
• Audit Readiness:
• Lead annual external financial audits

Communication

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for successful collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA preferred

Systems

Hands-on NetSuite experience, ideally including inventory and manufacturing modules. Experience with systems integration and reconciling ERP data against MES, PLM, and WMS systems

Analytical Skills

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a knack for identifying and resolving discrepancies

Technical accounting

Deep expertise of US GAAP for inventory accounting (ASC 330), fixed assets (ASC 360), leases (ASC 842), and of the R&D vs. capitalizable cost distinction

Experience

8+ years in accounting, including 5+ years in cost and inventory accounting at a hardware or manufacturing company. Prior experience as a manager at a high-growth company is a plus

Process building

Track record of designing and documenting controls and processes from scratch in a fast-scaling environment