Technical Lead Manager Jobs in Duluth, GA

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.

• 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.