Senior Inventory Cost Accountant

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Antelope is an omnichannel pet consumer platform that was founded in August 2021 with the mission to elevate the lives of pets by delivering the highest quality products across all pet products and services via a buy-and-build strategy. “Ante” means to increase the stakes or consideration of, and “lope” means to leap with bounding steps together. Antelope is elevating the standards of pet care by buying, building, and growing high-quality, natural pet brands. The company is backed by Alpine Investors and have made five acquisitions so far (Bocce’s Bakery, Diggin’ Your Dog / Super Snouts, Doggo, My Perfect Pet and Ark Naturals), and they’re just getting started!

Antelope has plans to acquire additional all-natural, high-quality brands to become the one-stop shop for pet parents.

OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Controller, Antelope is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Inventory Cost Accountant to join our Finance team. This role will lead inventory and cost accounting activities, supporting our manufacturing, supply chain, and finance functions to ensure accurate cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory valuation, and margin analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting experience within a Consumer Product Goods (“CPG”) or manufacturing environment, hands-on expertise with NetSuite, and a track record of supporting system enhancements and acquisition integrations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inventory Reconciliation and Management:

Perform continuous cycle-count reconciliations of raw and finished goods inventory across all co-manufacturers, suppliers, and 3PLs based on A,B,C cycle count methodology

Build and maintain positive relationships with all primary 3PL and co-man contacts

Fully reconcile all inventory by the end of the first week of each quarter to support accounting and production visibility

Research and resolve inventory discrepancies related to cost, quantity, and unit of measure anomalies and negative inventory

Partner with Ops and external partners to ensure timely and accurate inventory adjustments

Perform inventory revaluations when cost discrepancies are identified 

Month End Close:

Work with Ops to ensure all inventory movement (transfers, disposals, receipts, fulfilments) are captured in NetSuite in the correct period and within close deadlines

Perform monthly reconciliation of all inventory accounts including inventory received not billed, inventory in transit, capitalized freight, and inventory reserve 

Analyze and calculate rates for inventory landed costs

Review accuracy of COGS monthly based on product, customer, and brand mix in the period

Partner with Ops inventory planner to calculate inventory reserve 

Ensure all month end close deadlines are met as it relates to inventory and COGS

NetSuite System Support:

Identify and recommend system/process improvements to reduce risk and increase automation

Document and maintain inventory processes

Ensure new item set up and BOM accuracy within NetSuite

Assist with integration of future acquisitions into Netsuite as it relates to inventory and manufacturing processes

Audit:

Maintain accurate reconciliations, process documentation, and company policies

Perform 100% reconciliation of all inventory at yearend

Perform inventory price testing throughout the year and at year end in preparation of the audit

Facilitate inventory confirmation process between auditors and all 3PLs and co-mans

Provide documentation and inquiry responses as it relates to audit testing

Compliance and Risk Management:

Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and accounting standards.

Monitor and mitigate risks related to inventory management and COGS 

Maintain strong internal controls to prevent errors and fraud

Ensure inventory activities are tracked and executed accurately against supplier contracts and terms

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA and/or graduate degree highly desirable 

Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience with 1-2 years related to inventory management 

Proven experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry a plus

Knowledge and experience with NetSuite and NetSuite implementations highly desirable 

Experience in a multi-brand or subsidiary environment a plus

Knowledge and experience with acquisitions

WHAT WE OFFER:

Connected remote-first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce

Flexible PTO

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K employer match

Professional Development & Learning Programs

Home Office Stipend

Parental leave including “pawternity”

Discounted Antelope products

Discounted pet insurance