Director of Accounting (Manufacturing, Inventory & Cost)

Director of Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting

Now recruiting on behalf of a large, multi-site, global manufacturing organization in Atlanta, GA to identify a Director of Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting. This leader will oversee global inventory accounting, plant financial performance, and cost management, while strengthening processes and controls across a complex operational footprint. The company offers stability, growth, hybrid flexibility and a great culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory accounting, including standard costing, valuation, and variance analysis
• Oversee plant financials and provide insight into cost drivers, efficiency, and profitability
• Monitor manufacturing activity and resolve costing or inventory discrepancies across sites
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure SOX compliance across inventory processes
• Drive consistency and scalability of inventory accounting practices globally
• Serve as a key ERP finance partner, supporting reporting, process improvements, and system enhancements
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership

Qualifications

• 9-11+ years of experience in manufacturing, cost, or inventory accounting
• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; MBA helpful/preferred
• CPA or CMA designation
• Strong expertise in standard costing and inventory management within complex environments
• Experience leading multi-site (ideally global) manufacturing operations
• Hands-on large ERP experience; ability to leverage reporting and data insights
• Ability to travel 30-40%
• Track record of job stability and career progression, including serving at the Director level
• Note: Atlanta-based talent exclusively for this opportunity

Benefits: discretionary bonuses, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

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