Sr. Manager, Inventory Accounting

Grocery Outlet Career•Emeryville, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Inventory Accounting Manager will help manage the month-end close process, reconciliation review process, and internal control monitoring process. The preferred candidate should have the aptitude and willingness for learning complex accounting concepts. This role reports to the Director of Corporate Accounting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
CPA
8+ years of combined experience in private industry and public accounting
Strong knowledge of current US GAAP
Detail-oriented and problem-solving skills
Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills with demonstrated ability to work cross functionally and at various levels within a company
Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines and operate with a sense of urgency
Ability to quickly prioritize multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Aptitude and willingness for learning complex accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the month-end and quarter-end close activities including timely and thorough balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis, and trial balance review.
Reconcile and analyze general ledger activity through a detailed flux analysis and manage leading the team to timely and accurate completion of these analytics.
Lead the continuous improvement of account reconciliations and enhance deliverables pertaining to month-end close and financial statement preparation.
Ensure compliance with all SOX controls under your areas of responsibility.
Work directly with outside audit firms on audit questions and requests in a timely manner.
Support the development of key accounting policies and procedures to increase efficiency and provide appropriate control.
Support the growth and development of the team through hands on mentoring on an individualized basis, performance management, and career development.
Supervision of team, including performance management, career development, and mentoring.
Support the independent operators, including providing timely and thorough responses.
Support key business partners in bridging any discrepancies between expectations and actuals with clear communication and timely resolution.
Manage and complete special projects, as necessary.