Manager, Inventory Accounting

BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE.

What’s it like to work at Kinder’s? Well, there’s a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there’s also plenty of hard work. Because we don’t just like flavor, we’re obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We’re not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships . Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it! Every day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

About the Role

The Manager, Inventory Accounting is a critical leader within Kinder’s Accounting organization, responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of inventory and cost accounting processes. This role sits at the intersection of Accounting, Supply Chain, and Operations, ensuring that financial insights reflect the realities of our physical product flow.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Accounting, this leader will own inventory accounting operations, drive improvements in cost visibility, and build scalable processes that support Kinder’s continued growth.

This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a continuous improvement mindset and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Inventory Accounting Financial Integrity

Own inventory accounting across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP

Manage inventory valuation, standard costing, and cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting

Oversee balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, reserves, and inventory roll-forwards

Serve as the subject matter expert on inventory-related accounting policies and treatments

Cross Functional Partnership

Partner closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and FP A to align financial reporting with operational realities

Provide visibility into cost drivers, inventory movement, and margin impacts

Support forecasting, budgeting, and scenario modeling related to inventory and cost structure

Process Improvement Systems

Design and implement scalable processes, controls, and workflows to optimize a rapid growth company

Identify opportunities to streamline close timelines and improve data accuracy

Support ERP and systems enhancements (SAP), including inventory and cost modules

Strengthen internal controls, including SOX readiness (if applicable)

Leadership Team Development

Build and develop a high-performing accounting team

Ensure clear processes, accountability, and performance standards

Act as a thought partner to Accounting leadership on scaling the accounting function

Month-End Close Reporting

Lead the inventory close process, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting

Analyze inventory variances (purchase price variance, production variance, waste, obsolescence) and provide actionable insights

Support audit processes, including preparation of schedules and documentation for external auditors

Skills Experience

5+ years of accounting experience (public accounting + industry preferred)

2+ years of experience in inventory or cost accounting

Prior experience in CPG, food beverage, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA preferred

Mindset

Builder mentality with a passion for improving processes and creating structure in growth environments

High ownership and accountability with strong attention to detail

Curious, data-driven thinker who challenges assumptions and seeks better ways of working

Collaborative partner who can translate financial concepts into business insights

Skillset

Strong expertise in inventory and cost accounting within a CPG, food beverage, or manufacturing environment

Deep understanding of standard costing, inventory flows, and supply chain operations

Experience leading month-end close and managing balance sheet integrity

Proven ability to analyze data, identify risks/opportunities, and influence decision-making

Experience supporting audits and maintaining compliance with GAAP

Toolset

ERP systems experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)

Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities

Experience working with large datasets and multiple data sources

Exposure to SOX controls and financial systems design is a plus

Pay Transparency

The expected starting salary range for this role is $135,000- $155,000 per year. The salary range posted for this role re…