Director of Inventory & Operations Accounting

Advanced Drainage Systems•Hilliard, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact. We are looking for a Director of Inventory & Operations Accounting. The position of Director of Inventory & Operations Accounting will be responsible for the accounting, reporting/analysis, and SOX compliance over the Stormwater businesses inventory accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing accounting and accounting for freight and distribution yard. This individual will work closely with the Ohio based enterprise accounting teams, along with working with cross functional Stormwater sales and operations leadership teams. This role will have 3 director reports and will report directly to the Columbus Ohio based accounting leadership. We are looking for candidates interested in working in an office environment as this role will be full-time in our Hilliard Ohio corporate office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA or CMA preferred
Minimum of 12+ years practical work experience
Oracle experience preferred, but not required
Strong technical skills including knowledge of GAAP
Attention to detail and accuracy is a must
An understanding of how to use AI tools to enhance efficiency is expected
Ability to understand issues, demonstrate resourcefulness and proactively resolve problems and manage multiple projects in a timely manner
Strong analytical & problem-solving skills to research and resolve inquiries and respond in a timely manner
Able to handle confidential information in a mature manner
Solid organizational skills: task prioritization and effective time management
Mid- to advanced PC skills using Outlook, Word, Excel (ability to perform pivots, V-lookups and other functions with Excel)

Responsibilities

Own the monthly close for all manufacturing and inventory related accounts, purchase and production variances, inventory to GL reconciliations and intercompany profit in inventory elimination
Own the monthly close process for all freight and distribution center related accounts
Own the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over inventory and cost of sales, including key control documentation and control execution
Own the inventory costing architecture, including the standard cost update process
Direct the physical inventory count and cycle count process across all Stormwater sites, including count instructions, scope, and coordination
Oversee inventory valuation and inventory shrink results and drive root-cause analysis
Collaborate across assorted business functions (finance, accounting, sales, operations, HR, etc.) providing insights with ad‐hoc analyses over the company’s inventory functions and associated transactions
Be a thought leader in driving the use of AI and other automation tools to increase departmental efficiencies and value-add opportunities
Support ongoing efforts focused on streamlining, improving, and automating processes
Drive through challenges in order to effectively deliver on commitments