Inventory Accounting Manager

Inventory Accounting Manager

LHH partnering with a well-established, growing manufacturing organization to add a Inventory Accounting Manager to their team. This is a high-impact role focused on improving and building out cost accounting processes across a complex product environment.

Location: Portland – hybrid

Compensation/Benefits: $120K-140K base

• 29 days combined PTO
• 401k match & profit sharing
• MDV options

Why this role stands out:

• Opportunity to reset and modernize costing methodology, not just maintain it
• High visibility with finance, operations, and cross-functional leadership
• Blend of hands-on work + process improvement + change management
• Complex manufacturing environment with multiple product lines and cost drivers

What you’ll focus on:

• Evaluate and improve existing costing methodologies, controls, and processes
• Lead initiatives to streamline cost accounting workflows and drive efficiencies
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and finance to roll out improvements
• Manage key areas including:
• Standard costing and cost allocations
• Inventory valuation and controls
• Margin and variance analysis across multiple products and locations
• Support monthly close activities related to inventory and cost of goods sold
• Help establish scalable processes that support future growth

What they’re looking for:

• 8+ years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in standard costing, inventory, and cost analysis
• ERP experience (large ERP system with strong cost module exposure)
• Ability to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level
• Strong communicator—comfortable working with both finance and non-finance teams
• CPA/CMA or public accounting background is a plus

Profile that fits well:

• Someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves while improving processes
• Experience implementing or refining cost accounting methodologies
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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