Senior Accountant, Inventory Accounting (Offshore Operations Lead) This role directs the day‑to‑day execution of inventory accounting activities performed by the offshore team. The senior accountant ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of transaction processing, reconciliations, and control execution across inventory‑related processes in compliance with US GAAP.Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the offshore inventory accounting team, ensuring accurate, timely execution of reconciliations, transaction processing, and control activities.Own the quality and completeness of offshore results, providing direction, review, and ongoing coaching to drive consistency and accountability.Ensure inventory transaction flow integrity and compliance with US GAAP and SOX controls across SAP S/4HANA and JD Edwards.Coordinate and support month‑end and quarter‑end close by validating offshore outputs, resolving issues, and partnering with the broader accounting team.Support audit activities by ensuring offshore‑prepared documentation and analyses are complete, accurate, and audit‑ready.Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, standardization, and control execution across inventory operations.Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.5+ years of inventory accounting experience, including valuation and reconciliation.Strong understanding of US GAAP (ASC‑330; familiarity with ASC‑606 is a plus) and SOX controls.Proficiency in ERP systems—SAP S/4HANA and JD Edwards E1 preferred.Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets.Ability to build and maintain complex queries; PowerBI development experience is beneficial.Clear, effective communication skills and capacity to work cross‑functionally with a high degree of ownership.Experience with Blackline or similar reconciliation/reporting tools a plus.Passionate about delivering accurate, timely results with meticulous attention to detail.Compensation Base pay range: $67,000.00 – $87,000.00 USD. The actual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.Equal Opportunity Employer Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws. Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the job application process.#J-18808-Ljbffr