Retail Inventory Senior Manager

RaceTrac • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Retail Inventory Accounting Senior Manager will lead and oversee all inventory accounting activities across RaceTrac and RaceWay stores. This role ensures accurate valuation and reporting of inventory balances, sales, cost of sales, shrink, and related components in financial statements and operational reports. The ideal candidate will bring strategic leadership, strong technical expertise, and a passion for process improvement. What You'll Do: Provide strategic oversight of inventory accounting processes, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal policies. Lead and develop a team of inventory accounting professionals, fostering growth and accountability. Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for inventory accounts. Deliver executive-level reporting and insights on inventory trends, risks, and opportunities. Partner with teams across the organization such as: Operations and Supply Chain to align inventory strategies with business objectives. Drive automation and process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Support audits and maintain strong internal controls related to inventory. Lead initiatives for system enhancements and upgrades impacting inventory accounting. What We're Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting CPA required 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in inventory or cost accounting. 3+ years of leadership experience, managing teams and complex processes. Strong understanding and working knowledge of US GAAP. Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and explain inventory accounting topics to non-financial stakeholders. Process-oriented mindset with a passion for efficiency and continuous improvement. Familiarity with Workday and exposure to cross-functional projects is a plus. Fueled by Growth, Driven by You At RaceTrac, our people make the difference. Whether you’re working in a store, at our corporate office, or on the road, you’ll be part of a team that brings energy, innovation, and a passion for serving others every day. We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and create opportunities for growth at every level. With four operating divisions RaceTrac, RaceWay, Energy Dispatch, and Gulf - there’s always a new challenge to take on and a new path to pursue. Join us and discover how far your career can go. To see what #LifeatRaceTrac is like, visit our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram pages. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Responsibilities: Provide strategic oversight of inventory accounting processes, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal policies. Lead and develop a team of inventory accounting professionals, fostering growth and accountability. Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for inventory accounts. Deliver executive-level reporting and insights on inventory trends, risks, and opportunities. Partner with teams across the organization such as: Operations and Supply Chain to align inventory strategies with business objectives. Drive automation and process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Support audits and maintain strong internal controls related to inventory. Lead initiatives for system enhancements and upgrades impacting inventory accounting. Qualifications: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Working at RaceTrac, Inc. (RTI) will surprise you! We are more than just a convenience store business. RTI is made up of five operating divisions: RaceTrac, RaceWay, Gulf, Inc, and Energy Dispatch. While there are many different teams that keep our business running each day, we can guarantee you a few things if you join one of our teams - we never stop learning and we are constantly innovating, improving, and trying new things. There is never a dull day. Apply today to join in on the fun!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in inventory or cost accounting.
• 3+ years of leadership experience, managing teams and complex processes.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and explain inventory accounting topics to non-financial stakeholders.
• Process-oriented mindset with a passion for efficiency and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Workday and exposure to cross-functional projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of inventory accounting processes, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.
• Lead and develop a team of inventory accounting professionals, fostering growth and accountability.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for inventory accounts.
• Deliver executive-level reporting and insights on inventory trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with teams across the organization such as: Operations and Supply Chain to align inventory strategies with business objectives.
• Drive automation and process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Support audits and maintain strong internal controls related to inventory.
• Lead initiatives for system enhancements and upgrades impacting inventory accounting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level