Inventory Accounting Manager

About Imperfect
Imperfect Foods was founded in 2015 with a mission to reduce food waste and build a better food system for everyone. We offer imperfect (yet delicious) produce, affordable pantry items, and quality meat and dairy. We deliver them conveniently to our customers’ doorsteps and pride ourselves on offering up to a 30% discount compared to grocery store prices. Our customers can get the healthy, seasonal produce they want alongside the grocery staples they rely on, without having to compromise their budget or values. We’re proving that doing the right thing for the planet doesn’t have to cost more, and that shopping for quality ingredients can support the people and resources that it takes to grow our favorite foods.
We're headquartered in San Francisco with operations all over the country. Check our website to see if there is an Imperfect near you!
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About the Role: 
We are looking for an Inventory Accounting Manager to join our growing Finance Team at Imperfect Foods. In this newly created role, you will be responsible for all inventory accounting functions, including, but not limited to, duties associated with the monthly financial close, maintaining a strong internal control environment, maintaining the accuracy of physical inventory, and providing insight surrounding inventory and COGS. You'll work cross-functionally and collaborate with key Finance business partners (Operations, IT, Merchandising, Warehouses, FP&A, etc.) to develop and/or refine processes while ensuring adherence to accounting policies and internal controls.

Responsibilities:

• Primary Finance business owner for the implementation of our WMS, Manhattan.
• Ensure the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of month end close activities for inventory, related inventory reserves and COGS, including journal entries, monthly account reconciliations and roll-forwards.
• Properly account for all COGS transactions.
• Provide management effective understanding and analysis of inventory and COGS, including analysis for reserves.
• Be the business owner for Finance on the Manhattan WMS implementation including UAT testing, GL mapping, best processes in accordance with GAAP and integration with our ERP (NetSuite).
• Act as main point of contact for the 6 Fulfillment Centers with regards to discrepancies in inventory and any adjustments required.
• Review the cycle count and monthly inventory counts for the Fulfillment Centers and liaise with the warehouse inventory managers on significant adjustments to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure practices are in place to prepare and maintain schedules and supporting documentation needed for the annual external audit.
• Ad Hoc reporting and analytical support for Warehouse, Merchandising and Operations teams

Skills and Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Finance / Accounting
• 5-7 years inventory accounting experience with at least 1-2 years in a Manager role
• Excellent analytical skills, WMS/ERP system skills
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP 
• Experience with NetSuite and/or other mid/top tier accounting systems and tools
• Advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated ability to work develop/maintain strong cross-functional relationships
• Ability to multi-task and take on a large volume of work in a high growth environment

About You:

• You're well experienced in inventory management and have the ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• You have strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
• You're a self-starter with a scrappy mindset who can creatively solve problems
• You are adaptable and can roll with the punches when it comes to changes within your responsibilities/the role itself
• Phenomenal organizational skills able to balance opposing priorities and projects
• Have an outgoing personality and enjoy working in a startup environment
• You’re passionate about our mission to eliminate food waste and create a better food system for all

Details of Position:

• Full-time exempt position reporting  to the VP/Controller based in San Francisco, CA
• Remote position in the West Coast/Pacific Northwest/ or in Pacific Standard Timezone area ONLY
• Domestic traveling required as needed to our 6 packing (Warehouse) facilities (Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, Chicago, San Antonio, Severn -Maryland)
• Salary and employee stock options commensurate with experience
• Competitive benefits package including health care paid vacation, 401K, paid parental leave, and recurring credit towards your Imperfect account!

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work; involves sitting most of the time
• Occasional movement around the office may be necessary (when traveling)
• Regular work with computers, including keyboards, mouses, and screens

Individuals seeking employment at Imperfect Foods are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
U.S. E-Verify Notice: Imperfect Foods participates in E-Verify in the United States. Imperfect will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
How we are protecting employees from COVID-19
At Imperfect Foods, employee health and safety is our top priority. We have implemented processes and precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our facilities. We provide gloves, masks, and hand sanitizer to all essential employees who must report to work. Before entering our warehouse, employees have their temperatures checked. In addition, we take great care to ensure frequently touched surfaces are sanitized throughout the day and all warehouses are fully sanitized weekly.
We have also implemented an Emergency Sick Leave policy providing full-time and part-time employees 2 additional weeks of paid time off and up to 26 weeks paid leave if they have a confirmed case of COVID-19.