Inventory Accounting Manager

Description

We are seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Inventory Accounting Manager to join our fast-paced and growing organization. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, both independently and collaboratively, and possess effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. This role requires excellent organizational and time management capabilities, along with a proactive approach to driving process improvements.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee all aspects of inventory accounting, including policy development and enforcement, standard costing processes, reserve calculations, and physical inventory oversight

- Analyze costing data and determine appropriate treatment for variances to standard across aggregate operations on a quarterly basis

- Lead inventory integration efforts for acquired operations by developing and executing cross-functional integration plans

- Identify and implement opportunities to streamline inventory processes across the organization

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent application of inventory policies and procedures

- Prepare insightful internal and external inventory reporting, including advanced analytics and dashboards to support divisional and executive decision-making

- Supervise and mentor inventory accounting staff

- Review monthly accruals and allocations across multiple divisions

- Oversee account reconciliations and ensure accuracy and completeness

- Evaluate and implement process improvements to enhance automation and efficiency

- Manage SOX compliance and maintain documentation related to inventory processes

- Coordinate with internal and external auditors

- Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed

Qualifications and Skills:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA required

- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on manufacturing/inventory accounting

- Prior manager experience preferred

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Proven ability to deliver impactful presentations to senior leadership

- Demonstrated project management skills and ability to lead multiple initiatives concurrently

- Experience with M&A integration and cross-functional collaboration

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines

- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; JD Edwards experience preferred

- Strong interpersonal skills across all organization levels

- Excellent organizational and time management skills

Critical skills ranked in order of importance:

- Project management and process improvement orientation, with the ability to lead multiple projects concurrently

- Strong presentation skills, especially in delivering insights to senior management

- Proven ability to lead inventory integration for acquisitions, identify improvement opportunities, and drive change

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

- Medical

- Prescription Drug

- Dental

- Vision

- Health Care Reimbursement Account

- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

- Wellness Programs

- Employee Assistance Plan

- Paid Holidays and Vacation

- 401(k) with Company matching

- Pension

- Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability

- Long-Term Disability Options

- Employee Life Insurance

- Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance

- Business Travel Accident Insurance

- Direct Deposit Payroll

- Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan

- College Scholarship Program – for dependent children

- Matching Gift Program

- New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.