accounting manager, Inventory

Now Brewing accounting manager, Inventory Accounting! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection.

We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

Starbucks is seeking a highly skilled and motivated accounting manager to lead the Inventory accounting team. The Inventory Accounting team has overall accounting responsibility for North America retail and distribution inventory.

As a member of the Starbucks Inventory Accounting team, you will play an integral role by leading the team to develop, evolve and execute business processes to support Global Supply Chain as it relates to valuing goods, reserving waste and pricing products for international markets.

You will be responsible for overseeing the accounting activities and analysis needed to support our internal and external financial reporting requirements, and act as an accounting subject matter expert for the Inventory in North America segment, providing business partners with clear and consistent accounting guidance and education.

As an accounting manager, you will provide expertise and lead in the following areas :

Leadership

• Deals successfully with ambiguity, managing multiple priorities and able to lead team through complex cross functional projects.
• Effectively influences to help support and implement organizational priorities and initiatives.
• Supports team through researching complex multi sub-ledger transactions.

Business requirements

• Acts as a subject matter expert in accounting practices and processes and provides customers with clear and consistent guidance and education.
• Leads and motivates the team to drive proactive collaboration with peer groups to implement continuous process improvements to support the growth of the business.
• Manage and execute month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial data in compliance with US GAAP and Starbucks accounting policies.

Recommends solutions, maintains consistency and leadership when issues arise during close.

• Identifies key risks and opportunities and works cross functionally to provide solutions that drive process improvements and strengthen the control environment.
• Advises on accounting and financial impacts of new or proposed transactions, quantifies opportunities and risks, and recommends solutions.
• Provides oversight to ensure systems, processes and internal controls are consistently applied.
• Participates in cross functional teams to implement accounting solutions for new business activities.
• Participates in implementation of systems directly utilized by Accounting, including defining system requirements, testing and training.

Identifies and implements process or procedural modifications indicated by systems requirements.

We'd love to hear from people with :

• Bachelor’s degree required, degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Leading an accounting team for a large, multi-national public company
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing accounting policies and processes in a high growth environment while ensuring a strong internal control environment
• Applying US GAAP to complex business transactions
• Supporting talent development in a diverse work environment
• Public accounting experience and / or CPA certification preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Aptitude or experience in leading teams in a fast-paced and complex environment
• Ability to assess business processes and implement improvements and controls
• Understanding of US GAAP and internal controls
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan or other ERP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate accounting results to both accounting and non-accounting customers at various levels of the organization.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to build relationships and influence others in order to achieve successful outcome in cross-functional projects and activities
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment, while exhibiting exceptional attention to detail and continuously driving process improvements.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word.
• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools.

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.

Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.

Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.

I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.

You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies.

This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative.

For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.

For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge / skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities.

People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.