Manager, Inventory Accounting

Ashley Digital

3d•$120,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

Ashley Digital is the e-commerce engine behind Ashley Furniture Industries. The Inventory Accounting Manager will report to the Director of Accounting Operations and take full ownership of inventory accounting in a high-growth ecommerce and retail environment. This is a highly visible leadership role with broad cross-functional impact — you'll bring structure and rigor to a complex inventory function while partnering closely with Finance, FP&A, and Supply Chain to drive insight and continuous improvement. You'll be supported by a Senior Accountant and have real opportunity to shape processes, influence decisions, and grow within the organization. To be considered for this remote opportunity, you must reside and be authorized to work within the United States.

Requirements

7+ years of accounting experience, with required background in inventory accounting and in a team leadership position
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting from an accredited university
Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with the agility to prioritize competing demands and pivot quickly
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and follow-through from idea to execution
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Process-improvement mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Hands-on experience developing and implementing effective internal controls
Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, and concepts
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls

Nice To Haves

Consumer Product Goods (CPG) and Big 4 and/or public company experience preferred
Retail and/or e-commerce experience a plus
NetSuite experience a plus

Responsibilities

Account for inventory under US GAAP and in accordance with company accounting policies
Review material dropship costs, freight, and fulfillment cost journal entries
Review and approve weekly dropship vendor invoices
Prepare monthly inventory-related balance sheet account reconciliations
Perform flux analysis on respective balance sheet and P&L accounts
Execute completion of all month/quarter/annual close processes timely and in adherence to close calendar
Partner with FP&A on budget/forecast and close results
Partner with Supply Chain/Ops on developing/revising processes and policies and providing/understanding actual results, etc.
Understand physical inventory processes and counts
Perform inventory analysis to determine appropriate reserve and methodologies for shrink and excess/obsolete/slow-moving inventory
Perform analysis and provide insight into account balance details and drivers of change, particularly around material costs and freight
Support external audit by providing timely and accurate support schedules as requested
Continuous evaluation and identification of process improvements
Cultivate strong partnerships with Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain/Ops, and other functions
Mentor and develop junior staff members
Conduct ad-hoc analysis and tasks as requested
Handle special projects related to technology, systems, automation, new initiatives, or other requests
Provide support to other general accounting functions outside of inventory as business needs evolve, offering opportunities to broaden exposure across the accounting organization