Manager Account Product Margin
About this role

Job Title: Manager Account. Product Margin
Location: Muharrem Fejza, Pristina (On-site)
Working Hours: 15:00 - 23:00 (local time)
LS Global specializes in optimizing business operations worldwide through expert outsourcing. We are currently recruiting for one of our clients for a Manager Account. Product Margin position. This senior role is responsible for overseeing all accounting activities related to inventory and product margin, leading month-end close processes, and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting across multiple sales channels. The successful candidate will serve as a key leader in identifying margin trends, maintaining robust internal controls, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:

Manage all accounting activities related to inventory, product margin, cost of goods sold, and revenue accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to inventory and gross margin, including account reconciliations, journal entries, analysis, and reporting.
Develop, implement, and maintain inventory control policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure inventory accuracy across stores, distribution centers, eCommerce, and other selling channels.
Monitor inventory transactions and balances to identify discrepancies, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize future variances.
Oversee and review store register reconciliations and related cash and sales balancing activities, ensuring discrepancies are investigated and resolved timely.
Ensure all sales, inventory, and costing transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled to supporting systems and subledgers.
Maintain ownership of inventory costing methodologies and ensure accurate application of costing principles within financial systems.
Coordinate and oversee physical inventory counts and cycle count programs in partnership with third-party inventory services and internal stakeholders.
Analyze inventory shrink, product margin performance, and operational trends, providing recommendations to improve profitability and inventory accuracy.
Partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Store Operations, Loss Prevention, and IT teams to resolve inventory issues and support strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with a strong focus on inventory accounting, product margin analysis, or retail finance in a multi-location environment.
Demonstrated experience leading month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial reporting for inventory and COGS.
Strong knowledge of inventory control methodologies, physical count coordination, and audit procedures.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, data modeling, pivots) and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and retail POS systems.
Proven experience managing, coaching, and developing accounting teams, with a focus on fostering accountability and professional growth.
Highly analytical mindset with the ability to identify operational trends, investigate discrepancies, and drive process improvements.
Ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a high-volume transaction environment.
Excellent communication skills (English C1 proficiency)

What We Offer:

Competitive salary based on experience.
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
A collaborative and supportive work environment.
The opportunity to work with a U.S.-based client and serve as a Manager Acct. Product Margin, overseeing financial integrity through comprehensive inventory strategy, leading month-end operations, and driving process improvements in a dynamic business environment.

Join our team as a Manager Account. Product Margin and lead strategic month-end processes, analyze inventory performance, and collaborate across teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational excellence.