Manager, Accounting & External Reporting

Mondelēz International•Chicago, IL

11d

About The Position

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? 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. More about this role The Manager of Accounting and External Reporting is responsible for managing elements of the monthly accounting close process, driving conclusions on technical accounting positions, managing external reporting disclosures and the implementation of process change projects. The role requires excellent communication and personal interaction with both external auditors and the regional business teams to drive accounting treatment decisions and manage system implementation projects. The role will lead projects to improve closing efficiencies as well as other technical accounting responsibilities and implementation efforts on new accounting guidance. The role will oversee assigned month-end closing processes such as acquisitions, divestitures, investments, intangibles, restructuring programs, or other complex accounting topics. The role will manage compliance with our internal control framework and address accounting issues with the external auditor team (both US and international). As required, the role will be responsible for interpreting company policy on transactions for Corporate and Regional teams. This person will be responsible for preparing and reviewing various sections of the Company’s SEC reports and disclosures.

Requirements

TECHNICAL 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 and an understanding of our business and finance beyond accounting and external reporting scope
LEADERSHIP SKILLS including 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 and the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations
Bachelor's Degree is required, CPA is a plus
Minimum of 6 or more years of experience in Audit and Accounting roles
Experience with general ledger systems and responsibility for monthly closes
Experience with internal control design and SOX reporting
Experience with complex technical accounting
Extremely systems savvy with exceptional Excel skills

Nice To Haves

Big 4 Accounting Firm audit experience preferred
Experience in a multinational company is ideal
Hyperion and SAP experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for determining the correct technical accounting treatment for acquisitions, divestitures, investments, intangibles, restructuring programs, and other projects.
Manage elements of monthly close reporting process.
Research and analyze complex accounting issues and draft technical accounting memoranda, whitepapers and accounting policy updates.
Implementation of accounting policies for the global corporation as required by new accounting standards (US GAAP); interpretation and clarification of policies for regional teams as transactions arise.
Influence regional business leaders by providing insight on how technical accounting guidance could impact transactions and business events that the Region is contemplating or negotiating of accounting policies for the global corporation.
Responsible for presenting the company's position to the external auditor on various accounting treatments.
Document and implement changes to internal control requirements as necessary.
Assist in the preparation and review of company’s quarterly and annual SEC filings.
Lead ongoing technical accounting training initiatives to regional accounting and finance team members to enhance their understanding of accounting policies and procedures.
Coordinate and maintain strong relationships with external service providers.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy and compliance to relevant guidelines.
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.
Ensure a strong controls and compliance environment in your area of scope and ensure full compliance with our AER policies
Coordinate accounting services and integrate them with operating needs.
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.
Build a high-performing Accounting and External Reporting (AER) team (Mondelēz International employees and Mondelēz 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