Inventory Accounting Manager
US$165,000 / yr base salary
Posted 9 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
| Base salary | US$165,000 / yr |
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Field of studyAccounting, Finance (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsCertified Public Accountant
Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
We are looking for an Accounting Manager, with a focus on Inventory. This role will own the inventory and cost accounting, including building processes and deploying systems from end to end.
Responsibilities:
Cost Accounting and Inventory Management
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Track and reconcile inventory across raw materials, subassemblies, WIP, and finished goods.
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Manage data integrity between ERP (NetSuite) and operational systems (MES, PLM, WMS). Resolve discrepancies between quantities, costs, and system records across locations or systems (e.g., NetSuite vs. MES).
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Maintain cost model, including overhead allocation and labor/machine rates.
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Analyze purchase price variances (PPV), material usage variances, and production inefficiencies to support margin analysis and COGS reporting.
Capital Asset and Fixed Asset Accounting
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Maintain fixed asset schedules and manage capitalization policies for PP&E.
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Ensure proper classification between R&D prototypes vs. capitalizable production assets.
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Track depreciation and coordinate asset lifecycle management.
General accounting
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Lead the automation of end-to-end transaction workflows and balance sheet reconciliations.
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Support with growing volume of transactions (accounting syncs, reimbursements, etc)
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Prepare technical accounting memos.
Lease accounting management.
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Technical accounting analysis for new leases
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Manage monthly lease accounting reconciliation and entries.
Tax
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Support external reporting requirements for government grants or incentives.
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Assist with quarterly and annual compliance.
Audit Readiness
- Lead annual external financial audits.
Requirements:
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Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA preferred.