Inventory Cost Accounting Manager

BARK

5d•$115,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

BARK is seeking an Inventory Cost Accounting Manager to own inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) accounting across its 3PL warehouses and manufacturing partners. The role is responsible for accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting, including a clean, on-time monthly close and clear analysis of the factors driving COGS and gross margin. The manager will lead and develop a team of accountants and partner with Purchasing, Fulfillment, Logistics, FP&A, Operations, Finance, and systems teams. The role also focuses on strengthening data accuracy, controls, and accounting workflows through process improvements, automation, and AI-enabled tools where appropriate. This is a full-time remote position open to candidates based in the United States, with potential quarterly travel to New York City and BARK’s 3PL warehouses. The position reports to the Controller. BARK offers competitive compensation, equity, comprehensive healthcare, and pet wellness coverage. The base salary range is $115,000–$130,000, and the position is eligible for equity.

Requirements

Strong experience in inventory and cost accounting, ideally in consumer products, retail, manufacturing, or a direct-to-consumer business.
Hands-on knowledge of inventory valuation, COGS, landed costs, reserves, and inventory reconciliations.
Solid understanding of US GAAP and SOX controls in a public company environment.
Experience leading and developing accountants, balancing hands-on work with team management.
Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems and inventory management applications.
Strong analytical skills, including investigating discrepancies, identifying root causes, and explaining financial drivers to the Controller, FP&A, and Operations partners.
Track record of improving accounting processes through better systems, automation, and data-driven workflows.
Comfort making judgment calls on complex inventory issues and keeping the close on track when priorities shift.

Nice To Haves

Love of dogs.

Responsibilities

Own inventory and COGS accounting across 3PL warehouses and manufacturing partners, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting.
Deliver a clean, on-time monthly inventory close and explain the drivers of COGS and gross margin, including reserves, landed and average costs, and purchase price variances.
Maintain audit-ready inventory accounting and strong controls; review journal entries and reconciliations, oversee physical counts, support quarterly reviews and the annual audit, and document conclusions on complex transactions.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of accountants by setting priorities, reviewing work, and supporting timely, accurate results.
Partner with Operations, Finance, and systems teams to improve data accuracy, reduce manual work, and use automation and AI-enabled tools where appropriate to improve reconciliations, reporting, and controls.