Senior Manager of Inventory Accounting

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Overview

The Senior Manager of Inventory Accounting is responsible for managing the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for inventory, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of related financial statements and compliance with GAAP. This position plays a hands-on role in inventory accounting operations and acts as the primary point of contact for inventory-related matters across the organization and with finance leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in retail inventory accounting and experience identifying and resolving root cause issues within financial processes. This role reports to the Director of Consolidations & Reporting and collaborates cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Merchandising.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the “Cavender’s Culture” and drive our Mission, Vision, and Values
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for inventory accounting, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and inventory-related analyses, ensuring alignment with GAAP and internal controls.
• Investigate and resolve inventory valuation discrepancies, cost of goods sold variances, and shrink results.
• Act as the primary subject matter expert and liaison for inventory-related financial matters across departments.
• Partner with IT, Supply Chain, and Merchandising to ensure proper inventory flow and reporting between systems.
• Perform root cause analysis on inventory and margin variances; identify and work with finance leadership to implement solutions and improve financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Assist with the implementation and improvement of inventory accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support external audit requests and ensure audit-ready documentation is maintained.
• Assist in the design and testing of system enhancements or updates affecting inventory accounting.
• Develop and maintain inventory reporting and metrics to support business decision-making.
• Partner with FP&A on inventory forecasting, reserves, and margin reporting.
• Assist in special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly .
• 7-9+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Deep understanding of US GAAP, with emphasis on inventory and cost accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and experience performing root cause analysis and process troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger systems, ERP platforms, and inventory sub-ledgers.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple departments and levels of leadership.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/reporting systems.
• Based in Tyler, TX at our home office; Tyler area residence.

Skills

• 3 years specifically focused on retail inventory accounting.
• Retail or consumer goods industry experience.

• Public audit experience; preferably with Big 4 or regional firms.

• Experience with large ERP systems (SAP or similar ERP system experience ).
• Process improvement or systems implementation experience.
• Ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• A proactive, curious mindset focused on continuous learning and problem-solving.

Cavender’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on , , , military status, , , ancestry, , , , , genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law

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