Advertising & Marketing Accounting Senior Analyst

PepsiCo • Plano, TX

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Advertising & Marketing Accounting Senior Analyst supports PepsiCo Foods US advertising and marketing (A&M) accounting and control, primarily for Quaker Foods and, as business needs require, Frito-Lay. The role combines accounting responsibilities with business exposure and close partnership with Marketing Finance, Brand teams, FP&A and Control. It supports the planning, forecasting, tracking and accounting of marketing budgets and investments, and provides reporting and analysis to help business leaders make decisions. The position is hybrid and based in either the Purchase, New York, or Plano, Texas office.

The role provides experience connecting accounting results with brand investment decisions and business performance; presenting financial information to senior business partners; evaluating business scenarios and developing clear accounting conclusions; and improving processes through automation, analytics and new ways of working.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• CPA required, or at least two CPA exams passed.
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting, auditing or financial reporting.
• Limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support PepsiCo Foods US A&M accounting and control, primarily for Quaker Foods and for Frito-Lay as business needs require.
• Own 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 budgets, forecasts and spending activity and ensure appropriate accounting treatment, timing and classification.
• Support A&M budget and spending reviews with business partners and senior Marketing leadership.
• Prepare periodic A&M reporting and ad hoc analysis for Finance and business leadership.
• Ensure compliance with PepsiCo accounting policies, internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, maintaining appropriate support and controls over A&M balances.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate and improve A&M accounting, reporting and control processes using technology and analytics.
• Support special projects and changing business priorities across PepsiCo Foods US A&M.

Benefits

• Performance-based annual bonus with an eligibility target payout of 8% of annual salary.
• Paid time off, subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick and bereavement leave.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, subject to elections and eligibility.
• Disability coverage, subject to elections and eligibility.
• Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, subject to elections and eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Accident, group legal and life insurance, subject to elections and eligibility.
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior