• Manage all inventory accounting processes, including cost accounting, inventory valuation, reserves, and obsolescence • Ensure accurate and timely recording of inventory transactions in the general ledger by partnering with operations and supply chain teams • Oversee physical inventory counts and cycle counts; investigate and resolve discrepancies • Analyze inventory variances and trends, and clearly communicate findings to management • Maintain and improve internal controls related to inventory • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to inventory and COGS • Prepare inventory-related journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures • Partner with operations and supply chain teams to understand inventory drivers • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and inventory planning • Lead annual financial and bank audits for Inventory and COGS, providing documentation and explanations as needed across other areas. • Lead or mentor inventory accounting staff, as applicable • Drive process improvements and system enhancements related to inventory accounting • Work cross-functionally to assign ownership for close-related tasks and communicate progress in real time during the close process