Job Title: Senior Inventory Accountant
Reports to: Senior Accounting Manager

Scope: Individual Contributor, P3

Years of Experience needed: 5
Location: Ventura, CA

General Summary

As the Senior Inventory Accountant you are responsible for analyzing, reconciling, and reporting on product margin related activity for North America.  For this role you will need to bring experience in inventory costing, operational inventory, inventory systems and integrations, standard costing, account reconciliations and reporting for internal management reviews. You must have an aptitude for systems and drive a culture of continuous improvements in the accounting function to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and overall performance of the Inventory Accounting Group.

You will have a solid knowledge of cost and inventory accounting principles as well as an understanding of inventory control principles. You must be reliable and able to carry out tasks autonomously and collaboratively and work well cross functionally.  You must be comfortable with ambiguity and have a proven track record of developing new processes based on changes in business needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for Patagonia’s inventory and margin related accounts
• Month end journal entries and variance analysis
• Assist in monthly forecast inputs and annual budget processes
• Work closely with internal operations and finance teams to understand and optimize processes
• Develop a deep understanding of margin accounts.  Use this knowledge to continuously improve and refine forecasts for Other Product Costs 
• Inventory reserve adjustments and analysis including reserve for obsolete inventory, returns, and repairs
• Ad hoc reporting and projects as required

Who You Are:

• Passionate: For finance and accounting and saving our home planet
• Leader: act as a thought leader, build trusted relationships, influence decisions and drive urgency on critical priorities
• Curious: about financial results, systems, data, reporting, and how to improve efficiencies
• Adaptable: able to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong Communicator: Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strategic: able to think big picture and drive work accordingly
• Self-reflective: Acknowledge own's experience and experiences of other. Adjusts behaviors for success in an inclusive workplace.
• Inclusive: Experience working with groups across difference in respectful and equitable ways

Experience You Bring

• BS/BA degree in accounting or finance, MBA or CPA preferred
• 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, focused on cost and inventory accounting preferably in a retail environment
• Working knowledge of product costing, inventory management, variance analysis, and financial modeling
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Experience with Standard Cost Inventory Methodology
• Experience with large enterprise ERP and related tools for reporting and analysis.
• Comfortable with team-based work structure; ability to remain flexible to change within the work environment and scope of responsibility.
• System Implementation experience a plus
• Experience with Microsoft D365, TM1, Power BI and Tableau a plus.

Hiring range: $100,000 - $116,000

Pay range: $88,000 - $132,000.00

At Patagonia, pay ranges are assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.

Benefits

Patagonia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement and leave of absence plans. Benefit plans may vary slightly depending on the nature of your employment. 

Employee Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.