Inventory Finance Manager, Supply Chain

The Finance team’s goal is to be a trusted and collaborative partner to all the businesses and functional teams that we work with, bringing business acumen, financial expertise and insights to aid decision-making and deliver value to our stakeholders. We strive to generate value through providing specialist advice and making recommendations to optimize decision making, delivering transparent processes and implementing governance and controls to mitigate risk.

Resmed is searching for an experienced, detail-oriented Inventory Finance Manager for the Americas region to join our U.S. Supply Chain Finance team. This individual will report to the Director – Supply Chain Finance and will have the opportunity to work with a team of highly motivated professionals across the Globe within a fast-paced environment. This is a cross-functional role that will partner with Supply Chain, Inventory Control, IT, Financial Systems, Engineering, and the Factory teams in the course of the day-to-day inventory accounting activities and in support of strategic initiatives.

This individual will be responsible for all inventory finance and accounting functions for the Americas distribution centers, including managing and reporting on all inventory in the Americas, , product manufacturing analysis, maintaining a strong internal control environment, and partnering with the distribution center inventory operations teams. They will also be responsible for internal reporting on inventory position, valuation risks, and business insights as a part of monthly accounting close process.

Let’s talk about Responsibilities

• LEADERSHIP: Lead all aspects of the inventory accounting process, including reserve calculations, standard costing, and controls with an emphasis on process improvements, automation and analysis of the business results to support the company’s scale and growth
• LEADERSHIP: Active member and leader of projects around system and process optimization in partnership with Supply Chain, AP & ITLEADERSHIP: Be the technical expert in all matters related to inventory financial processes
• LEADERSHIP: Work closely with inventory control to resolve discrepancies in inventory and identify opportunities for process improvements
• LEADERSHIP: Lead system and process optimization projects in partnership with Supply Chain, AP & IT
• DATA ANALYSIS: Initiate reviews and analysis to provide business insights and respond to inquiries from senior management
• DATA ANALYSIS: Analyze and ensure accuracy of Inventory data across WMS (HighJump), 3PL, Budgeting and Forecasting Systems (Anaplan), and ERP (Oracle)
• AUDIT: Supports the annual financial statement audit process; working with both internal and external auditors
• CLOSE: Ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of month-end close activities for inventory, related inventory reserves, and COGS, including journal entries, account reconciliations, roll-forwards, and analysis
• E&O: Lead and manage the excess and obsolete inventory review process from beginning to end, including partnering with Sales, Supply Chain Planning, and Supply Chain to assess current and future demand

Career Opportunity
This is a high-profile position and will have exposure to our Vice President of Global Logistics, Trade & Distribution, Vice President of Supply Chain Finance, and other senior leaders.

Let’s talk about Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for someone who is able to identify and resolve problems both independently and as a part of a team. They also need to have excellent analytical skills, WMS and ERP system skills, experience in inventory and cost accounting, and the ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• CPA or CMA preferred (current, or actively pursuing)
• 7+ years of experience in inventory finance and accounting and inventory controls, including manufacturing.Subject matter expert in accounting for inventory and COGS
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, and general accounting concepts
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• An analytical mind and are always thinking of ways to streamline and improve processes or problems
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple competing tasks simultaneously
• Experience with ERP and warehouse management systems required; Oracle and HighJump experience preferred
• Strong communicator and leader who enjoys coaching, mentoring, and developing others
• Ability to influence and partner with departments outside of Finance
• Effective verbal an