Senior Accounting Manager

We are seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to serve as a key strategic partner to the Controller, architecting our global accounting policies and driving large-scale finance transformations. You will act as the bridge between technical GAAP and business strategy, owning the end-to-end integrity of our global inventory and COGS. This role is designed for a leader who looks beyond the current close to build the systems and policies required for a global, public-scale organization.

• Own inventory accounting and COGS globally, including month-end close, reconciliations, variance analysis, reporting, and audit support.
• Own judgment-based inventory estimates, including excess & obsolete (E&O) and warranty reserves, including methodology design, assumptions, governance, documentation, and final review/sign-off in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Serve as the final decision-maker for inventory accounting policy, methodologies, and judgment-based estimates, ensuring consistent application and governance across the organization.

• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Product, FP&A, and Finance Systems to align financial outcomes with operational realities and inform business decisions.
• Lead COGS and gross margin analysis, translating financial results into clear insights and actions for leadership and stakeholders.
• Act as a finance partner to non-finance teams, translating inventory and cost accounting concepts into clear, actionable insights.

• Own the finance transformation roadmap related to inventory accounting, including future-state process design, system architecture, and automation strategy; partner with Finance Systems and cross-functional stakeholders to scale inventory accounting through ERP optimization, data integrity, and workflow automation.
• Own inventory capitalization and COGS allocation frameworks, ensuring consistent application of accounting policy as the company scales.  
• Actively participate in modifying and updating ŌURA’s ASC 705 Cost of Sales and Services policy to reflect the company's changing needs.
• Drive operational efficiency and scalability by simplifying, standardizing, and automating inventory accounting workflows.

• Strengthen inventory-related internal controls, physical inventory processes, and audit readiness, including SOX-aligned documentation and control design.
• Lead the relationship with external auditors for all inventory and COGS matters, serving as the primary subject matter expert for technical accounting positions and complex audit inquiries.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, including goal setting, performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
• Act as a change leader and thought partner, designing and implementing future-state inventory accounting processes and operating models.
• Provide leadership support to the Accounting organization on ad-hoc initiatives, complex problem solving, and strategic priorities, bringing a holistic view across policy, systems, controls, and business impact.

• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience with ownership across full accounting cycles, including inventory, COGS, and judgment-based estimates.
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP inventory accounting, cost flows, reserves, and estimation methodologies.
• Experience with Big 4 accounting firms and CPA required.
• Experience in a finance or inventory accounting leadership role at a public company is strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance related to inventory existence and valuation.
• Experience in CPG, hardware, or technology-enabled manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience optimizing ERP systems, including inventory modules (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle).
• Proven people leader with experience developing teams and driving change through influence and collaboration.
• Demonstrated success implementing scalable processes, systems enhancements, and automation.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• High ownership mindset with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Clear, effective communicator and collaborative partner with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and lead through organizational change.