Senior Manager, Inventory & Cost Accounting

Amcor

. Lead the ARP North America shared service inventory function supporting three Business Units and more than 25 plants .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory accounting and financial analysis, with a strong understanding of US GAAP and experience in managing complex inventory functions across multiple locations. Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.

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Inventory Accounting ManagementUS GAAP ComplianceSAP ERP ExperienceFinancial Statement DevelopmentTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Inventory ValuationCost AccountingPPV CalculationOverhead Cost AnalysisFinancial ModelingBudgetingVariance AnalysisInternal ControlsJournal Entry ReviewAudit Support

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationIntegrity and EthicsTeam CollaborationMultitaskingPressure Management

Tools & Technologies

SAP BPCSAP Business ObjectsMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMA

Industry Keywords

Commodity MarketsPetro-Chemical Value ChainPublic Company ExperienceFinancial Statement RelationshipsCost Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the ARP North America shared service inventory function supporting three Business Units and more than 25 plants
Manage all aspects of inventory accounting, including resin pass-through arrangements, resin payables, resin inventory valuation, overhead costing, inventory policy and internal controls
Act as a change agent by identifying and driving best practices, implementing new requirements and driving process improvements
Provide financial and economic advice on inventory-related matters
Manage resin accounting, including PPV calculation and resin inventory and payables valuation
Maintain, review and analyze overhead costs in ending inventory
Work with Commercial Finance on resin pricing and ensure timely, accurate implementation
Collaborate with Procurement and Business Finance on resin price impacts, profitability and savings analysis
Support and account for raw material derivatives with Commercial Finance and procurement teams
Manage, review and update cost standards for resin and other materials annually
Research resin market trends and communicate pricing changes and market movements
Oversee monthly resin PPV forecasting and annual budgeting, including variance bridges and commentary
Partner with procurement on sourcing initiatives and ensure profitability and financial modeling data integrity
Lead special projects, process improvements and M&A integration activities, including system implementations
Establish, monitor and enforce internal controls and policy compliance
Ensure transactions reflect the legal and tax structures of domestic and international subsidiaries
Support internal and external audits, quarterly reporting and statutory close requirements
Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations; ensure timely and accurate month-end reporting
Work with Group Treasury to identify and manage FX risk
Lead, manage and develop a team of three accounting professionals
Attract, retain, engage, motivate and develop team talent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Master’s degree in Accounting / Finance is preferred
CPA or CMA designation preferred
10-15+ years of increased responsibility within inventory / cost accounting in a large, complex, multi-location manufacturer
Preference given to candidates with US Public Company experience
Strong general accounting skills, including a thorough understanding of US GAAP inventory rules and requirements
Strong systems aptitude; preference given to candidates with SAP ERP, SAP BPC and SAP Business Objects experience
Good business understanding of commodity markets, preferably the petro-chemical value chain
Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially MS Excel
Understanding of financial statement relationships between balance sheet, income and cash flow statements
Demonstrated experience developing/modeling financial statements
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Unrelenting integrity and ethics
Professional with strong overall business acumen
Effective team player who interacts well with others
Ability to multitask, meet strict deadlines and work under pressure
Occasional travel (less than 5%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)