Accounting Manager

Job Overview:

• You will develop and implement accounting practices and procedures.
• You will provide and interpret data from accounting records and coordinate accounting services and integrate them with operating needs.
• In this role, you will oversee the management of such processes as fixed assets, leases, intercompany cross charges, new accounting rules, restructuring programs, and accounting for joint ventures, among others.
• This role may also include people management responsibilities.

Mission Statement:

• Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
• You will develop and implement accounting practices and procedures.
• You will provide and interpret data from accounting records and coordinate accounting services and integrate them with operating needs.
• In this role, you will oversee the management of such processes as fixed assets, leases, intercompany cross charges, new accounting rules, restructuring programs, and accounting for joint ventures, among others.
• This role may also include people management responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Controls and Compliance:

• Ensure a strong controls and compliance environment in your area of Product and ensure full compliance with our AER policies.

Accounting Close and Reporting:

• Manage elements of the monthly accounting close process including ensuring accurate and timely U.S. GAAP/local GAAP reporting and the timeliness and integrity of local financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations and KPIs.
• You will also provide insights into balance sheet movements and cash flow and support implementation of process change projects.
• Coordinate accounting services and integrate them with operating needs.
• You will also provide and interpret data from accounting records as needed.

Process Improvement and Project Leadership:

• Lead projects to drive for harmonization, efficiencies and improvements to ways of working on AER processes and systems such as SAP, SLAN and FIT/HFM reporting tools and build a mindset of continuous improvement within the team.
• You will also lead implementation efforts on new accounting guidance.

Team Leadership:

• Build a high-performing Accounting and External Reporting (AER) team (Client International employees and Client International Business Services business partner).
• Depending on the nature of the role, your job may involve recruiting and developing talent across AER and to drive our AER talent agenda globally.

Desired Experience and Knowledge:

Technical Expertise:

• Expertise in accounting and external reporting including understanding of U.S. GAAP, IFRS or local GAAP, close processes and financial reporting systems.
• Expertise in policy, controls and compliance design including SOX reporting.
• General knowledge of tax laws and indirect and direct tax.

Business Acumen:

• Understanding of our business and finance beyond accounting and external reporting Product.

Leadership Skills:

• Proven business partnering and communication skills.
• Experience of working as a finance leader managing cross-functional and business partner teams to drive timely and accurate results.

Growth/Digital Mindset:

• Ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Integrity:

• Sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations.