Advertising & Marketing Accounting Senior Analyst

PepsiCo•Plano, TX

3d•$80,200 - $134,250•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports Advertising & Marketing (A&M) accounting and control across PepsiCo Foods US, with a primary focus on Quaker Foods A&M while also supporting Frito-Lay as business needs require. The position offers the opportunity to combine a strong accounting foundation with meaningful business exposure, partnering closely with Marketing Finance, Brand teams, FP&A and Control to understand how marketing budgets are planned, forecasted, tracked and accounted for. This is a hybrid role based in either our Purchase, NY or Plano, TX offices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
CPA required (or at least 2 exams passed)
3+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, or financial reporting
This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United State

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience with Big 4 firm
Strong accounting foundation with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
SAP experience
Advanced Excel capabilities
SOX/internal control experience
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, accrual accounting or A&M/marketing spend
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively partner with both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders
Results-oriented, highly motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Responsibilities

Support PepsiCo Foods US A&M accounting and control, with a primary focus on Quaker Foods A&M while supporting Frito-Lay A&M as business needs require.
Own key period-end accounting and balance sheet activities, including marketing accruals, prepaid expenses, journal entries, account reconciliations and related analysis.
Partner with Marketing Finance, Brand teams and other Finance partners to understand A&M budgets, forecasts and spending activity, and ensure appropriate accounting treatment, timing and classification of marketing investments.
Support A&M budget and spending reviews with business partners and senior Marketing leadership.
Prepare periodic A&M reporting and ad hoc analysis used by Finance and business leadership to support decision-making.
Ensure compliance with PepsiCo accounting policies, internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, including maintaining appropriate support and controls over A&M balances.
Identify opportunities to simplify, automate and improve A&M accounting, reporting and control processes through technology and analytics.
Support special projects and changing business priorities across PepsiCo Foods US A&M.