Manager, Global Inventory COE, Business Support (Remote)

Stryker • Addison, TX

258d • $100,500 - $215,300 • Remote

About The Position

In this role, you will serve as the key finance partner for a designated division(s) within the Global Inventory Center of Excellence (COE), managing the full financial impact of inventory through advanced forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and compliance. You will lead all inventory-related business support efforts, drive financial insights, quarterback issue resolution, and ensure strong accounting governance while acting as the primary point of contact between finance, operations, and business leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or equivalent is required.
• 8+ years experience in a complex inventory and/or other complex accounting functions in global organizations.
• Strong working knowledge and practical application of US GAAP in complex accounting environments.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree.
• CPA.
• Oracle/SAP/MFG/JDE experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with divisional business leaders (Finance, Operations, Supply Chain) by providing insights on inventory drivers.
• Support product lifecycle management (PLCM) decisions.
• Lead Flash calls from an inventory perspective.
• Participate in business reviews and advise on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives related to inventory optimization.
• Own all inventory-specific month-end close activities for your division(s), including preparing detailed close comments.
• Explain deviations from forecasts/budgets and perform balance sheet reviews.
• Analyze cash flow drivers and ensure the timely and accurate recording of inventory movements and adjustments.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive reporting on inventory KPIs, variances, reserve requirements, and progress against key initiatives.
• Perform advanced analytics to interpret trends, identify risks/opportunities, and drive decision-making around inventory management and financial performance.
• Serve as a technical inventory accounting expert by understanding and translating operational inventory activities into accurate accounting treatments.
• Ensure alignment with corporate accounting policies and support internal and external audits (primarily SOX-related activities).
• Act as the single point of contact for inventory-related accounting issues within your division(s).
• Proactively escalate challenges, facilitate cross-functional alignment, and quarterback the resolution of disputes around accounting treatment.
• Support the inventory planning process by preparing forecast models and validating assumptions with operational teams.
• Coordinate projection and budget calls and deliver robust financial inputs to help drive inventory investment decisions and optimize working capital.
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate and enhance reporting and forecasting processes.
• Actively participate in system transitions, ERP implementations, and other large-scale inventory projects by providing subject matter expertise.
• Support compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to global inventory policies and coordinating documentation for audit requests.

Benefits

• Salary range of 100,500 - 215,300 plus bonus eligible.
• Benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree