Inventory & Cost Accounting Manager (Battery Ops)

NextGenEnergyJobs; Carson City, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood is seeking a cost accounting leader to manage inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and related close processes across recycling and energy operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and collaboration with Operations and FP&A.

You will drive process improvements, own inventory transactions, and lead a team of cost accountants to deliver timely insights and robust margin analyses for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong cost accounting knowledge and analytical judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the inventory and cost accounting function, ensuring accurate valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods across recycling and energy operations.
• Own the month-end close for inventory and COGS, including journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis.
• Drive process and systems improvements, own inventory transaction discipline (receipts, consumption, scrap, adjustments), and report performance to leadership.
• Oversee inventory valuation and reserve analyses (excess, obsolete, lower-of-cost-or-market).
• Oversee inventory accounting for battery energy storage systems (BESS) components and systems held for sale/deployment.
• Partner with Operations and FP&A to develop cost models and support product margin and production analyses.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over inventory and costing processes and support external audits.
• Lead and develop a team of cost accountants and analysts, driving ERP improvements within the function.

Job description

Redwood is seeking a cost accounting leader to manage inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and related close processes across recycling and energy operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and collaboration with Operations and FP&A.

You will drive process improvements, own inventory transactions, and lead a team of cost accountants to deliver timely insights and robust margin analyses for senior leadership.