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Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped millions of people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles. Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office. The Role We are seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to serve as a key strategic partner to the Controller, architecting our global accounting policies and driving large-scale finance transformations. You will act as the bridge between technical GAAP and business strategy, owning the end-to-end integrity of our global inventory and COGS. This role is designed for a leader who looks beyond the current close to build the systems and policies required for a global, public-scale organization. What You’ll Do End-to-End Ownership Own inventory accounting and COGS globally, including month-end close, reconciliations, variance analysis, reporting, and audit support. Own judgment-based inventory estimates, including excess & obsolete (E&O) and warranty reserves, including methodology design, assumptions, governance, documentation, and final review/sign-off in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Serve as the final decision-maker for inventory accounting policy, methodologies, and judgment-based estimates, ensuring consistent application and governance across the organization. Strategic & Cross-Functional Leadership Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Product, FP&A, and Finance Systems to align financial outcomes with operational realities and inform business decisions. Lead COGS and gross margin analysis, translating financial results into clear insights and actions for leadership and stakeholders. Act as a finance partner to non-finance teams, translating inventory and cost accounting concepts into clear, actionable insights. Process, Systems & Scale Own the finance transformation roadmap related to inventory accounting, including future-state process design, system architecture, and automation strategy; partner with Finance Systems and cross-functional stakeholders to scale inventory accounting through ERP optimization, data integrity, and workflow automation. Own inventory capitalization and COGS allocation frameworks, ensuring consistent application of accounting policy as the company scales. Actively participate in modifying and updating ŌURA’s ASC 705 Cost of Sales and Services policy to reflect the company's changing needs. Drive operational efficiency and scalability by simplifying, standardizing, and automating inventory accounting workflows. Controls, Audit & Risk Management Strengthen inventory-related internal controls, physical inventory processes, and audit readiness, including SOX-aligned documentation and control design. Lead the relationship with external auditors for all inventory and COGS matters, serving as the primary subject matter expert for technical accounting positions and complex audit inquiries. People Leadership & Change Management Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, including goal setting, performance management, coaching, and succession planning. Act as a change leader and thought partner, designing and implementing future-state inventory accounting processes and operating models. Provide leadership support to the Accounting organization on ad-hoc initiatives, complex problem solving, and strategic priorities, bringing a holistic view across policy, systems, controls, and business impact. What We’re Looking For Experience & Background 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with ownership across full accounting cycles, including inventory, COGS, and judgment-based estimates. Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP inventory accounting, cost flows, reserves, and estimation methodologies. Experience with Big 4 accounting firms and CPA required. Experience in a finance or inventory accounting leadership role at a public company is strongly preferred. Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance related to inventory existence and valuation. Experience in CPG, hardware, or technology-enabled manufacturing environments. Hands-on experience optimizing ERP systems, including inventory modules (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle). Proven people leader with experience developing teams and driving change through influence and collaboration. Demonstrated success implementing scalable processes, systems enhancements, and automation. Core Competencies Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Strong organizational and prioritization skills. High ownership mindset with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement. Clear, effective communicator and collaborative partner with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and lead through organizational change. Benefits At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health. What we offer: Competitive salary and equity packages Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off Paid sick leave and parental leave Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Region 1: $170,000 - $200,000 Region 2: $154,700 - $182,000 Region 3: $139,400 - $164,000 A recruiter can determine your zones/tiers based on your US location. We are not considering candidates residing in the following states: Alaska (AK), Delaware (DE), Iowa (IA), Mississippi (MS), Missouri (MO), Nebraska (NE), South Dakota (SD),, West Virginia (WV), and Wisconsin (WI). Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Disclaimer: Beware of fake job offers! We’ve been alerted to scammers posing as ŌURA recruiters, especially for remote roles. Please note: Our jobs are listed only on the ŌURA Careers page and trusted job boards. We will never ask for personal information like ID or payment for equipment upfront. Official offers are sent through Docusign after a verbal offer, not via text or email. Stay cautious and protect your personal details. To all recruitment agencies: Oura does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Oura employees, or any other organization's location. Oura is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.