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The North America Mills Accounting organization is seeking a Manager, Inventory Accounting – Mills to lead and oversee inventory accounting processes across mill operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of inventory-related financial results, while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policy.
This position manages a team of accounting professionals comprised of 4-5 direct reports and plays a critical role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, and audit support. The role requires close collaboration with mill finance, operations, and corporate accounting teams and is highly visible to leadership due to the significance of inventory to the Company’s financial position. In addition to core accounting responsibilities, this role serves as a key driver of process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across inventory accounting workflows.
- Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals responsible for mill inventory accounting processes.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and performance management, including training and cross-functional development.
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
- Partner with senior leadership to communicate results, risks, and improvement opportunities.
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Oversee end-to-end inventory accounting processes across mills, including:
- Raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods valuation,
- Inventory accruals (e.g., in-process, freight, warehouse, and reserves), and
- Capitalized costs, including freight and production-related expenses.
- Ensure accurate and consistent application of inventory costing methodologies in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Analyze inventory balances and fluctuations to identify risks, trends, and required adjustments.
- Partner with mill finance and operations teams to ensure accurate inventory reporting and operational alignment.
- Oversee the monthly close process for inventory-related accounts.
- Review and approve: Journal entries, month-end schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial results, including proper period-end cutoff.
- Support preparation and review of management reporting and variance analysis.
- Maintain and ensure effectiveness of internal controls over inventory accounting processes.
- Review performance of key SOX controls and ensure proper documentation.
- Lead and coordinate responses to internal and external audit requests.
- Ensure compliance with Company accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.
- Serve as process owner for inventory accounting workflows across the mills.
- Drive standardization of accounting practices and procedures across locations.
-
Identify and implement opportunities to:
- Improve efficiency and reduce manual journal entries,
- Enhance data quality and reporting capabilities, and
- Strengthen control execution and documentation.
- Lead or support initiatives related to process optimization and cross-functional alignment.
- Oversee inventory accounting processes within core financial systems (e.g., SAP, JDE, BlackLine).
- Partner with Finance Technology and IT teams to:
- Support system enhancements and implementations and
- Improve automation and integration across systems.
- Leverage data and analytical tools (e.g., Alteryx, BI platforms) to enhance visibility and decision-making.
- Partner with mill controllers, operations, and cross-functional teams to provide financial insight.
- Support working capital and inventory optimization initiatives.
- Act as a subject matter expert on inventory accounting matters for mill and corporate stakeholders.
- Collaborate across accounting, FP&A, and operations to improve financial visibility and planning.
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or mill environment with inventory and cost accounting exposure.
- 2+ years of experience managing or supervising an accounting team.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks (SOX).
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and/or JD Edwards.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems and reporting tools.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive change within an organization.
What we offer:
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
The North America Mills Accounting organization is seeking a Manager, Inventory Accounting – Mills to lead and oversee inventory accounting processes across mill operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of inventory-related financial results, while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policy.
This position manages a team of accounting professionals comprised of 4-5 direct reports and plays a critical role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, and audit support. The role requires close collaboration with mill finance, operations, and corporate accounting teams and is highly visible to leadership due to the significance of inventory to the Company’s financial position. In addition to core accounting responsibilities, this role serves as a key driver of process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across inventory accounting workflows.
- Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals responsible for mill inventory accounting processes.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and performance management, including training and cross-functional development.
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
- Partner with senior leadership to communicate results, risks, and improvement opportunities.
-
Oversee end-to-end inventory accounting processes across mills, including:
- Raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods valuation,
- Inventory accruals (e.g., in-process, freight, warehouse, and reserves), and
- Capitalized costs, including freight and production-related expenses.
- Ensure accurate and consistent application of inventory costing methodologies in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Analyze inventory balances and fluctuations to identify risks, trends, and required adjustments.
- Partner with mill finance and operations teams to ensure accurate inventory reporting and operational alignment.
- Oversee the monthly close process for inventory-related accounts.
- Review and approve: Journal entries, month-end schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial results, including proper period-end cutoff.
- Support preparation and review of management reporting and variance analysis.
- Maintain and ensure effectiveness of internal controls over inventory accounting processes.
- Review performance of key SOX controls and ensure proper documentation.
- Lead and coordinate responses to internal and external audit requests.
- Ensure compliance with Company accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.
- Serve as process owner for inventory accounting workflows across the mills.
- Drive standardization of accounting practices and procedures across locations.
-
Identify and implement opportunities to:
- Improve efficiency and reduce manual journal entries,
- Enhance data quality and reporting capabilities, and
- Strengthen control execution and documentation.
- Lead or support initiatives related to process optimization and cross-functional alignment.
- Oversee inventory accounting processes within core financial systems (e.g., SAP, JDE, BlackLine).
- Partner with Finance Technology and IT teams to:
- Support system enhancements and implementations and
- Improve automation and integration across systems.
- Leverage data and analytical tools (e.g., Alteryx, BI platforms) to enhance visibility and decision-making.
- Partner with mill controllers, operations, and cross-functional teams to provide financial insight.
- Support working capital and inventory optimization initiatives.
- Act as a subject matter expert on inventory accounting matters for mill and corporate stakeholders.
- Collaborate across accounting, FP&A, and operations to improve financial visibility and planning.
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or mill environment with inventory and cost accounting exposure.
- 2+ years of experience managing or supervising an accounting team.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks (SOX).
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and/or JD Edwards.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems and reporting tools.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive change within an organization.
What we offer:
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
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- QTS3
- Kaiser Permanente2
- GLOVIS America2
- Walgreens1
- Smurfit Westrock1
Top Industries Hiring
- Transportation & Logistics2
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Retail1
- Construction & Real Estate1
Business Operations Manager Jobs in Duluth: Frequently Asked Questions
How many business operations manager jobs are there in Duluth?
There are 12+ business operations manager openings in Duluth, Georgia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Duluth employers hire.
Which companies hire business operations managers in Duluth?
Companies currently hiring business operations managers in Duluth include QTS, Kaiser Permanente, and GLOVIS America, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote business operations manager jobs in Duluth?
Yes. About 0% of business operations manager openings tied to Duluth are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Duluth.
Which industries hire the most business operations managers in Duluth?
Duluth business operations manager roles concentrate in Transportation & Logistics, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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