Finance Manager

Be Part of the Future of Sleep! At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta, Beautyrest, Simmons and Tuft & Needle.The Opportunity:Join our Operations Finance team as a Finance Manager and play a pivotal role in driving the financial performance and integrity of our North American manufacturing and distribution network. In this hands-on position, you'll serve as the key finance partner for inventory accounting, cost management, and financial controllership, collaborating closely with Operations, General Accounting, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards. Beyond maintaining excellence, you'll have the opportunity to influence process improvements, uncover efficiencies, and deliver insights that help shape smarter business decisions across the organization.This is a hybrid position based in our Doraville, GA office. Team members typically work onsite 2–3 days per week (Tuesday-Thursday).What You'll Do:INVENTORY AND ASSET STEWARDSHIPProvide day‑to‑day financial ownership of inventory across manufacturing plants, third‑party logistics providers, and consignment locations.Ensure inventory accuracy, support physical inventory processes, manage excess and obsolete exposure, and help drive consistent inventory controls across the network.FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND ACCOUNTING EXECUTIONPrepare and review inventory‑related journal entries, accruals, and reserves (including excess & obsolete, warranty, returns, and vendor rebates).Perform account reconciliations, support month‑end close activities, and partner with General Accounting on inventory valuation, revaluation, and balance sheet integrity.COST ACCOUNTING AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORTLead the annual standard cost recost process and perform ongoing reviews of actual versus standard costs.Support sourcing and vendor rebate programs, cost analysis, and part status changes, ensuring cost data is accurate, timely, and well understood by business partners.REPORTING, ANALYSIS, AND COMPLIANCEPrepare inventory roll forwards, summaries, and variance analyses that clearly explain drivers and business impact.Support balance sheet reviews, complexity‑reduction initiatives, revenue recognition requirements (ASC 606), and internal and external audit requests, including ABL field exams.FORECASTING & SG&A MANAGEMENTSupport weekly, quarterly, and annual forecasts with a focus on inventory, cost, and Operations SG&A.Partner with Operations Finance and cost center owners to track spending, manage headcount and personnel costs, review T&E and vendor expenses, and provide visibility into forecast versus actual performance.What You'll Bring:Required:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field5+ years of experience in cost accounting or inventory accounting, in a manufacturing or operations environmentAdvance Exel, Power BI and ERP system experience required. Inventory management modules highly desired.Strong working knowledge of GAAP; familiarity with ASC 606 revenue recognitionProven analytical and problem-solving capabilities. A self-starter and curious learner!Preferred:CPA or CMA certification(s)Experience with reconciliation tools such as BlackLineExposure to Internal controls, audit support, and compliance activitiesYour Work Environment:Minimal travel to plants ( 10-15%)Hybrid work schedule in office Tuesday, Wednesday & ThursdayWhy work at Serta Simmons Bedding?When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional): Health, Dental, and VisionAnnual employee contribution to HSA401K with company matchPaid Time Off / Vacation12 company holidaysSick daysCompany paid short- and long-term disabilityPaid parental leaveDiscount programs including Friends and family discounts Referral BonusTuition Reimbursement Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.