Manager, Core Accounting

Kraft Heinz•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus. Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees. Get a peek into life here at Kraft Heinz through our Instagram and TikTok channels! Manager, Core Accounting at a Glance…. This role reports to the Associate Director, Core Accounting, and will lead local and offshore teams performing general accounting for Kraft Heinz North American legal entities. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, payroll, abandoned property, legal, Kraft Heinz Not Co, Ethical Bean, and accounts payable. Manager will have integral responsibilities during the month-end closing and will manage the overall monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles for the respective areas. The role will ensure controls are followed throughout each process through critical journal entries, balance sheet analysis, account reconciliations, and other reporting. In addition to these core responsibilities, this role will research, develop, and implement focused plans to leverage automation and process improvement activities. Manager may also be required to lead other ad hoc requests or projects that vary depending on the strategic direction of the company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting; advanced degree and/or CPA a plus
Minimum of 4 years accounting experience, including public accounting
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
Ability to effectively lead, manage and prioritize multiple projects, while effectively operating in a fast-paced, complex global organization
Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict management skills
Excellent analytical, teamwork, customer service and leadership skills
Experience with SAP and Hyperion Financial Management a plus

Responsibilities

Support the month-end close process through assessments, journal entry review and posting, balance sheet analysis, and reconciliation review
Collaborate with key internal business partners including GBS, Finance, Treasury, Tax, IT, Legal, and other Controllership groups to support accounting needs throughout the year
Liaise with third-party admin for unclaimed property compliance and recovery services
Develop accounting processes by driving partnerships across various teams to streamline the recording and reporting needed for accurate monthly financial results
Research, analyze and develop opportunities to automate current processes leveraging both internal and external system options to create greater efficiencies and allow for access to increased levels of data to be used for analysis
Identify areas outside the Controllership that currently perform general accounting activities and develop a process to transition the work to an automated state, into the Controllership or outsource to support staff analyst teams
Research technical accounting matters as needed to determine the appropriate recording and reporting of transactions within the North American zone
Provide support for financial audits including internal, external, and SOX for the company