Vuori · 20 hours ago
Sr. Manager, Cost Accounting
5600 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expVuori is redefining athletic apparel with a focus on casual aesthetics for everyday life. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Cost Accounting to lead and manage all aspects of inventory cost accounting, providing strategic insights to optimize operational efficiency and profitability.
ApparelBrand MarketingE-CommerceFashionMarketingRetailSales
Responsibilities
Monitor, analyze and report on product costs, including changes in moving average costs, landed cost variances, and master data discrepancies
Oversee moving average cost calculations as well as ensuring inventory movements and costs are appropriately monitored and accurately captured
Monitor purchase price variances (cost, freight, duty, etc.), perform research, corrective actions, and provide fluctuation analysis
Provide day-to-day costing support to product, sourcing, planning, logistics and finance teams
Assist in costing reviews for new style/season set ups, including analyzing costs and recommending & executing updates to the moving average cost templates
Develop, document and maintain cost accounting systems, processes, controls and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and best-in-class internal control environments
Manage all aspects of the monthly close process for global inventory across multiple entities including preparing various inventory and cost-related journal entries, completing corresponding account reconciliations, and providing cost of goods sold and inventory analysis & reporting
Continuously monitor perpetual inventory balances, cost of goods sold, and inventory adjustments
Partner with the Inventory Control team to prepare and present regular inventory valuation and aging reporting, partnering in identification and proper valuation of risk in inventory levels or aging (slow moving, excess, obsolescence and shrink). Prepare and/or review journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure inventory is properly valued in the company’s financials
Work with external auditors by providing audit support and analysis as it relates to costing and inventory
Prepare and/or review monthly reconciliations for all inventory related accounts across all global operating territories
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insight into actual cost trends to inform annual budgets and forecasts
Monitor actual performance against budgeted and forecasted costs for initial gross margin and landed cost assumptions
Identify and communicate variances, investigating root causes, and proposing corrective actions as needed
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive work experience in inventory and cost accounting, preferably in the retail or apparel industry
Strong knowledge of inventory cost accounting principles, inventory accounting, margin analysis, and US GAAP
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
A strong ability to create new processes or data insights from raw data or high-volume data in a concise, consistent, and summarized way
Strategic mindset with a focus on driving business outcomes and delivering actionable insights
4+ years of progressive leadership experience, including the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills – Advanced analysis and excel skills, and familiarity using and extracting data from various systems
Flexible team player that enjoys hands on responsibilities, with an ability to be proactive and self-starter
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-volume environment and adapt to changing priorities and business needs
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field or equivalent years of experience preferred
Experience with D365 ERP is a plus
Benefits
Health Insurance
Savings and Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
Paid Time Off
Wellness & Fitness benefits
Company
Vuori
Vuori offers a collection of apparel brands for men and women.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.27BKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundNorwest
2024-11-08Secondary Market· $825M
2021-10-13Series Unknown· $400M
2019-08-15Series Unknown· $45M
Leadership Team
Joseph Kudla
Founder & CEO
Luis Alvarez
Vice President - Wholesale
Recent News
2025-12-13
2025-11-23
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