AP Control COE Assoc Manager, North America

PepsiCo•Plano, TX

8d•$93,500 - $156,450

About The Position

The AP Control COE Center Associate Manager is responsible for providing financial control oversight and governance for the Global AP Control COE in North America, on Accounts Payables (AP), T&E and PCard financial reporting and control processes. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting related to AP, T&E and PCard processes, oversees balance sheet and period close activities, and maintains a strong internal control environment, including SOX compliance. A key responsibility of the role is to act as a key business partner to the Requisition-to-Pay (R2P) / Accounts Payable operations team, providing guidance on non-routine and complex transactions. The AP Control COE Center Assoc Manager assesses financial and control risks, determines appropriate accounting treatment, and recommends mitigating actions to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Master’s Degree preferred)
CPA. Public accounting experience is considered a plus
5+ years of experience and strong knowledge of financial controls, accounting principles and financial reporting
Deep understanding of Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay processes
Experience with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks
Ability to assess complex transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience working with Shared Service Centers
Ability to influence others and collaborate with operational teams and senior finance stakeholders
Strong communication and documentation skills
Flexible and detail oriented
Self-motivated, disciplined, and capable of driving results

Responsibilities

Oversee financial reporting activities related to AP, T&E and PCard operations within the S&T/R2P team.
Perform review and analytical oversight of AP Balance Sheet account, review and approve AP GL reconciliations ensuring accuracy, completeness
Lead period-end close activities, including review and approval of Journal entries, Accruals and adjustments related to AP, T&E and PCard transactions
Provide accounting guidance for complex or non-routine transactions, assess financial reporting implications and determine the appropriate accounting treatment in alignment with PepsiCo accounting policies and applicable standards.
Own and maintain Financial and SOX controls related to the AP, T&E and PCard processes and financial reporting, ensuring controls are properly designed, documented.
Monitor the effectiveness of the control environment and drive remediation actions when gaps are identified.
Support continuous improvement of controls and processes to strengthen compliance and efficiency.
Serve as a key advisor to the R2P / AP operations team on financial control matters.
Provide proactive guidance on risk identification, control considerations, and accounting implications for operational decisions.
Collaborate with Finance, Controllership, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with financial reporting requirements.