Senior Financial Analyst, Operations Finance

At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.

This role can be done from home

Building the world’s leading sound experience starts with the experience we provide for our people. That’s why we’ve been distributed from the start: initially between offices in Boston & Santa Barbara, and now with additional offices in Seattle. This role can be done from anywhere in the United States - any of our offices, or remotely from home. It’s about impact, not location.

As a Senior Analyst on the Operations Finance team, you will play a key role in forecasting, reporting, and analyzing gross margin performance. This includes ownership of all inventory-related accounts and cost of goods sold (COGS) transactions.  In addition to owning month-end reporting for designated areas, this position will serve as a trusted business partner to our supply chain organization and collaborate cross-functionally to support business planning and strategic decision-making. 

Involvement in the quarterly forecasting process, KPI tracking and business case support is also required.  This position requires a deep understanding of GAAP accounting principles, clear communication with key partners across multiple geographies, attention to detail, and a process improvement and efficiency mindset. This position reports to the Manager, Finance Operations.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and reconcile accurate inventory accounts and COGS-related records on a monthly basis.

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual variance analysis; document and explain variances with relevant stakeholders.

• Prepare inventory-related provisions in compliance with SOX controls.

• Identify, propose, and implement inventory process improvements, particularly within SAP.

• Analyze purchase price variances (PPV).

• Support system implementations and upgrades through design input, testing, and go-live activities.

• Participate in ad-hoc and scheduled inventory counts; oversee the cycle count program as needed.

• Contribute to quarterly and annual financial forecasts in partnership with the Operations Finance team.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on initiatives impacting inventory and corporate accounting.

• Develop and maintain internal policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and documentation.

• Assist with onboarding and mentoring of new team members.

• Monitor and help implement new accounting standards as applicable.

• Ensure proper execution and documentation of SOX controls related to inventory and COGS.

• Participate in or lead ad hoc projects to support key business partners.

What You’ll Need

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of general ledger and/or inventory accounting experience (a combination of public accounting and industry experience is preferred).

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

• Experience working with large ERP systems (SAP experience preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of inventory accounting principles.

• Advanced Excel proficiency.

• Proven experience in project management and process improvement.

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity or interest in automation tools (e.g., Alteryx) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.

Research shows that some candidates may not apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. If you don’t have 100% of the skills listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if interested.

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