Inventory and COGS Accounting Manager

The Farmer's Dog • New York, NY

10d • $120,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Accounting Manager, Inventory and COGS, you will own the financial integrity of our inventory and cost of goods sold across the business. You’ll lead monthly close processes, manage and improve controls, and partner closely with Operations, FP&A, and third-party logistics providers to ensure the accurate and timely reporting of inventory and COGS in our ERP system. You’ll oversee key processes like purchase accruals, inventory movements, and costing methodologies, while identifying opportunities to improve and standardize inventory and COGS accounting across locations. This role will play a key leadership role within Accounting and Finance more broadly, helping drive scalable solutions that support our rapid growth and set up the business for long-term success.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in inventory and/or COGS accounting and 1+ years of people management experience.
• Strong mix of technical accounting knowledge and operational mindset.
• Experience leading or auditing month-end close processes and comfortable owning a complex area of the P&L and balance sheet.
• Detail-oriented but also able to step back and see the big picture.
• Comfortable working in ERP systems—NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset and aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, naturally curious and proactive self-starter, constantly on the lookout for new opportunities and solutions.
• An owner, with excellent problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Thrive as a self-starter and excel in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to absorb and distill complexity into simple terms to drive decision making.
• Love dogs.

Nice To Haves

• NetSuite experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process for inventory and COGS, including journal entries, reconciliations, and internal reporting.
• Ensure accurate inventory costing and valuation, including landed cost, freight, duties, variances, and other COGS components.
• Own the inventory subledger and ensure alignment with the general ledger.
• Oversee purchase accrual processes and work with Procurement and AP to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Build, manage, mentor and lead the Inventory Accounting group, including thoughtful hiring, onboarding, coaching, and continuous feedback.
• Monitor and analyze inventory movements, including in-transit, consignment, write-offs, and returns, and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
• Drive process improvements related to inventory and COGS accounting, including documentation of policies and procedures.
• Partner with FP&A and Operations to provide timely and accurate analysis of COGS trends and inventory balances along with insights and reporting regarding inventory and margin drivers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to implement inventory reporting tools and automation in our ERP.
• Support the annual financial audit, including the preparation of spreadsheets or reports that support the financial statement numbers (e.g., inventory balances, COGS breakdown, inventory adjustments) and responses related to inventory and COGS.
• Support physical inventory and cycle count processes and ensure results are reflected properly and timely manner in financial statements.

Benefits

• Dog-friendly office in SoHo
• Market-competitive compensation and equity packages
• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
• Company supported mental health benefits
• 12 week paid parental leave
• Competitive 401k plan with company match
• Flexible PTO
• Discounted fresh food for your pup
• Your pet interrupting video calls (and in-person meetings) is now a feature, not a bug

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed