Senior Accountant, North America Controllership

Edgewell is a global team of over 6000 visionaries doers and makers. Our secret is people and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together we reimagine good mornings and endless summers strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond and do it all with not only confidence but determination.

• Preparation of inventory-related journal entries in accordance with company policies and US GAAP.
• Lead monthly inventory account reconciliations ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Partner with Supply Chain Manufacturing and Operations to ensure inventory transactions costing and adjustments are accurately reflected in the financial statements.
• Analyze inventory reserves including Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory valuation and other inventory-related estimates.
• Support inventory cycle counts and physical inventories by reviewing variances investigating discrepancies and ensuring appropriate accounting treatment.
• Review and approve inventory-related documentation for internal and external audits providing timely support for auditor requests.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements identifying opportunities to strengthen inventory accounting processes.
• Analyze inventory trends variances and key performance indicators to provide actionable insights to management.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accounting efficiency automation and reporting accuracy.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience with a strong emphasis on inventory or cost accounting.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze large datasets and identify trends.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP particularly inventory valuation and cost accounting principles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance Operations Manufacturing Supply Chain and Global Business Services.

• Experience in a publicly traded U.S. company preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting experience is a strong plus.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA BlackLine Hyperion or similar ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting standard costing manufacturing accounting and inventory controls.
• Experience managing intercompany inventory transactions and inventory movements across multiple locations.
• Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting SOX compliance inventory audits and internal control documentation.

• Partner closely with Operations Manufacturing Supply Chain Procurement Finance IT Tax Treasury Internal Audit and Global Business Services (GBS). Collaborate with internal and external auditors and third-party outsourced accounting teams to ensure accurate inventory reporting and compliance.

• Ability to work outside of standard business hours during month-end close quarter-end year-end and physical inventory activities as needed.
• Occasional travel to manufacturing plants or distribution centers may be required.

The salary range for this position is $104000$140000. Compensation for this position varies based on a range of equal opportunity factors including but not limited to role scope level of experience relevant skills education and credentials external and internal benchmarks for equivalent roles and experience business sector and geographic location. Compensation decisions are based on the specific facts and circumstances of each addition to base salary the total rewards package may also include for eligible roles bonus and long-term Incentive. Edgewell offers competitive employee benefits including medical dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life accident and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Your Talent Acquisition Partner can provide additional details regarding total rewards offerings and the applicable salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

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Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team where good ideas can thrive and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age color disability marital or parental status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment thats open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve but our colleagues across the globe too.