Director of Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting

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.

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 ERR 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 – considering Atlanta‑based talent exclusively for this opportunity.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits; employee participation in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan; optional discretionary bonuses.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Workplace discrimination is illegal.

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