Global Inventory Accounting Manager

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip * Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT:The Manager, Global Inventory Control leads a team of 2 and is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the financial close of the Company’s Financial Inventory. The Manager, Global Inventory Control is responsible for the oversight and accuracy of the annual budgets and forecasts, KPI reporting and analysis, compliance over operational and financial controls, supporting the physical inventories, as well as partnering with various teams to understand the business and drive efficiencies.

This role typically reports into the Senior Manager Global Inventory, has two direct reports and is based in our Buckhead office in our hybrid work environment.

Financial Close Processes – 45%    Ensure accurate inventory processes and transactions for US and Canada through the reconciliation of all distribution center and retail store inventory activity.    Reconcile monthly inventory balances and related reserves.    Analyze inventory adjustments and address gaps between Wholesale and Retail Operations.    Review inventory related General Ledger accounts for compliance and accuracy.    Oversee vendor payments and direct-to-store shipment reconciliations.    Compile and validate inventory reporting and Audit Committee data.    Prepare reports, analyze variances, and ensure compliance with closing timelines.

Budgeting, Reporting & Compliance – 30%    Support annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for shrink, damages, lost cartons, donations, excess inventory, and related expenses.    Analyze monthly results vs. plans, reviewing variances, trends, and risks while providing insights to the financial planning team.    Oversee monthly inventory KPI metrics and perform ad hoc reporting, including Inventory Turns and Forward Week metrics.    Ensure compliance with Accounting Policies through process reviews and support internal and external audits, including SOX reviews.

Partnerships, Special Projects, and Inventory Management – 25%    Collaborate with Distribution, Asset Protection, Supply Chain, IT, Store Operations, Buying, and Allocations to drive efficiencies and develop key management reports.    Support special projects, including financial system initiatives, while overseeing and maintaining store master data (e.g., attributes, open/close dates, formats) impacting downstream systems.    Coordinate annual physical inventory processes with Retail teams and technology providers, ensuring accuracy and reviewing reconciliations, variances, and shrink trends.    Develop and implement controls to reduce shrink.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:Must have:    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and understanding of U.S. GAAP.    Minimum of 3 years corporate or public accounting experience     Ability to lead a team and promote growth.    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally.    Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand and analyze highly complex operational processes.     Ability to demonstrate independent, objective, open-minded thinking with strong attention to detail.    Ability to handle changing priorities in a high paced environment as well as multi-task outside primary areas of responsibility.    Demonstrated leadership ability to assist in the management of departmental projects and/or initiatives.    Highly motivated and dedicated to contributing to the growth and success of the Company.    Capable of operating independently with minimal direction from management to accomplish objectives; highly organized.    Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity working with General Ledger applications (SAP).    Communicates effectively with external vendors and outside auditors.

Preferred skills and experience:    Retail industry experience a plus.    Ability to lead a team and promote growth.    Inventory Control/Reporting experience    Master’s Degree or CPA preferred.

MAKE A CAREER AT CARTER’S:     Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess. NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.

Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.