Manager, Inventory Accounting

Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k

Bonus / incentive eligibility

Equity grants

Competitive health benefits

Job summary

Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces in Walnut Creek, California, is looking for a Manager, Inventory Accounting to lead the inventory accounting operations and drive process improvements. The role requires strong technical expertise, 5+ years of experience, and a passion for building effective processes. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring accurate financial insights and compliance with GAAP. Competitive salary range from $135,000 to $155,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience (public accounting + industry preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in inventory or cost accounting.
• Prior experience in CPG, food & beverage, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory accounting across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Lead the inventory close process, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting.
• Build and develop a high-performing accounting team.

Skills

Inventory Accounting Expertise

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)

Advanced Excel

Job description

BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE.

What’s it like to work at Kinder’s? Well, there’s a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there’s also plenty of hard work. Because we don’t just like flavor, we’re obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We’re not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder‑led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart‑and‑scrappy, flavor‑obsessed people to come aboard. If you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work… this is it! Every day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

About the Role

The Manager, Inventory Accounting is a critical leader within Kinder’s Accounting organization, responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of inventory and cost accounting processes. This role sits at the intersection of Accounting, Supply Chain, and Operations, ensuring that financial insights reflect the realities of our physical product flow.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Accounting, this leader will own inventory accounting operations, drive improvements in cost visibility, and build scalable processes that support Kinder’s continued growth.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on builder who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a continuous improvement mindset and thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

Inventory Accounting & Financial Integrity

• Own inventory accounting across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Manage inventory valuation, standard costing, and cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, reserves, and inventory roll‑forwards
• Serve as the subject matter expert on inventory‑related accounting policies and treatments

Cross Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and FP&A to align financial reporting with operational realities
• Provide visibility into cost drivers, inventory movement, and margin impacts
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and scenario modeling related to inventory and cost structure

Process Improvement & Systems

• Design and implement scalable processes, controls, and workflows to optimize a rapid growth company
• Identify opportunities to streamline close timelines and improve data accuracySupport ERP and systems enhancements (SAP), including inventory and cost modules
• Strengthen internal controls, including SOX readiness (if applicable)

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and develop a high‑performing accounting team
• Ensure clear processes, accountability, and performance standards
• Act as a thought partner to Accounting leadership on scaling the accounting function

Month‑End Close & Reporting

• Lead the inventory close process, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year‑end reporting
• Analyze inventory variances (purchase price variance, production variance, waste, obsolescence) and provide actionable insights
• Support audit processes, including preparation of schedules and documentation for external auditors

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of accounting experience (public accounting + industry preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in inventory or cost accounting
• Prior experience in CPG, food & beverage, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• CPA preferred

Mindset

• Builder mentality with a passion for improving processes and creating structure in growth environments
• High ownership and accountability with strong attention to detail
• Curious, data‑driven thinker who challenges assumptions and seeks better ways of working
• Collaborative partner who can translate financial concepts into business insights

Skillset

• Strong expertise in inventory and cost accounting within a CPG, food & beverage, or manufacturing environment
• Deep understanding of standard costing, inventory flows, and supply chain operations
• Experience leading month‑end close and managing balance sheet integrity
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify risks/opportunities, and influence decision‑making
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining compliance with GAAP

Toolset

• ERP systems experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
• Experience working with large datasets and multiple data sources
• Exposure to SOX controls and financial systems design is a plus

Pay Transparency

The expected starting salary range for this role is $135,000- $155,000 per year. The salary range posted for this role reflects the good‑faith base pay range Kinder’s reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting and may vary based on the location of the role. Individual compensation within the posted range will be determined based on factors such as relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, and business needs.

Seasoned For Success

• No two days here are the same.
• We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure – everyone is a difference maker here.
• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information – our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.
• We believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk.
• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
• We aren’t trying to be average – we want to do exceptional things, and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

Benefits That Bring More To The Table

We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family‑friendly benefits, including parental leave. Kinder’s benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

Our Recipe For Balance

We believe great culture starts with people. We’re a people‑first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work‑life balance and personal commitments.

Where Every Ingredient Matters

Kinder's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally‑protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, please reach out to us at [e-mail]