Inventory Accounting Manager | AI Hardware/Software Leader | Equity

Inventory Accounting Manager | AI Hardware/Software Leader | Equity

A leading technology company behind the growth of AI infrastructure is seeking an Inventory Accounting Manager to join its finance team. The company operates at the intersection of hardware and software, providing the technology that powers industry-defining companies across AI, product innovation and research.

In anticipation of the company’s continued growth and expansion across all product lines, there is a need to modernize its finance systems and processes across the inventory function. This role will play a key part in a broader finance transformation, focusing on redesigning inventory accounting processes, improving ERP integrations, strengthening controls, and reducing manual workarounds.

This is a hands-on, high-impact opportunity for someone who combines strong inventory and cost accounting expertise with a systems and process-improvement mindset. You’ll partner cross-functionally to improve product costing and inventory reporting, while helping build more scalable, efficient, and reliable accounting processes.

The role is hybrid, averaging 2–3 days per week in the office with a lot of flexibility on that schedule depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee initiatives to improve inventory accounting workflows, reporting, and internal controls, with an emphasis on accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Analyze inventory-related costs and gross margin trends, identifying variances and providing insights into the factors impacting financial performance.
• Oversee monthly inventory accounting activities, including account reconciliations, inventory reserves, and the accurate recording of inventory transactions.
• Support month-end close by reviewing inventory balances, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring accurate reporting of inventory and cost of goods sold.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, strengthen reconciliations, and improve the quality and accessibility of accounting data.
• Review and refine inventory valuation, product costing, and cost-of-sales processes to support consistent and reliable financial reporting.
• Develop standardized procedures, process documentation, and control frameworks while collaborating cross-functionally to implement improvements and support ongoing transformation initiatives.

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on inventory and cost accounting exposure
• Experience working with ERP systems and improving accounting processes, system integrations, and data accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to identify process inefficiencies, implement improvements, and reduce reliance on manual workflows.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across accounting, finance, and operational teams.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Salary: $150,000 – $180,000 + Bonus + Equity

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