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Inventory Accounting Manager

San Jose, CAOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$200,000–$240,000 /yrPosted 29 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Inventory Accounting
  • Cost Accounting
  • Fixed Asset Accounting
  • Lease Accounting
  • US GAAP
  • ASC 330
  • ASC 360
  • ASC 842
  • NetSuite
  • ERP

Nice to have

  • CPA
  • Managerial experience
  • High-growth company

Role summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager with a specialization in Inventory and Cost Accounting. This role is responsible for building and deploying end-to-end processes and systems for inventory and cost management, including tracking, reconciliation, and cost modeling. The position also involves managing fixed asset and lease accounting, supporting tax compliance, and leading external financial audits. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of US GAAP, hands-on experience with NetSuite and systems integration, and a proven ability to design controls and processes in a fast-scaling environment. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 8+ years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years in cost and inventory accounting at a hardware or manufacturing company, are required.

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We are looking for an Accounting Manager, with a focus on Inventory. This role will own the inventory and cost accounting, including building processes and deploying systems from end to end.

Responsibilities:

Cost Accounting and Inventory Management

  • Track and reconcile inventory across raw materials, subassemblies, WIP, and finished goods.
  • Manage data integrity between ERP (NetSuite) and operational systems (MES, PLM, WMS). Resolve discrepancies between quantities, costs, and system records across locations or systems (e.g., NetSuite vs. MES).
  • Maintain cost model, including overhead allocation and labor/machine rates.
  • Analyze purchase price variances (PPV), material usage variances, and production inefficiencies to support margin analysis and COGS reporting.

    • Capital Asset and Fixed Asset Accounting

  • Maintain fixed asset schedules and manage capitalization policies for PP&E.
  • Ensure proper classification between R&D prototypes vs. capitalizable production assets.
  • Track depreciation and coordinate asset lifecycle management.

    • General accounting

  • Lead the automation of end-to-end transaction workflows and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Support with growing volume of transactions (accounting syncs, reimbursements, etc)
  • Prepare technical accounting memos.

    • Lease accounting management.

  • Technical accounting analysis for new leases
  • Manage monthly lease accounting reconciliation and entries.

    • Tax

  • Support external reporting requirements for government grants or incentives.
  • Assist with quarterly and annual compliance.

    • Audit Readiness

  • Lead annual external financial audits.

    • Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA preferred.
  • Experience: 8+ years in accounting, including 5+ years in cost and inventory accounting at a hardware or manufacturing company. Prior experience as a manager at a high-growth company is a plus.
  • Technical accounting: Deep expertise of US GAAP for inventory accounting (ASC 330), fixed assets (ASC 360), leases (ASC 842), and of the R&D vs. capitalizable cost distinction.
  • Systems: Hands-on NetSuite experience, ideally including inventory and manufacturing modules. Experience with systems integration and reconciling ERP data against MES, PLM, and WMS systems.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a knack for identifying and resolving discrepancies.
  • Process building: Track record of designing and documenting controls and processes from scratch in a fast-scaling environment.
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for successful collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders.

    • The US base salary range for this full-time position is $200,000 to $240,000 per year.

    The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

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