Senior Analyst, Integration & Separation Accounting - C & C

Kraft Heinz•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Integration & Separation Accounting oversees the Core & Commercial (C&C) accounting operations for divestitures, acquisitions, or other strategic transactions to yield timely, accurate, and meaningful information. The role partners cross-functionally to assess deal impacts, define operating model and control requirements, and execute cutover activities including chart of accounts mapping, intercompany design, consolidation/reporting changes. The ideal person manages the Core and Commercial accounting areas such as Cash, Gross Sales, Deals and Allowances, Leases, Marketing, Accounts Payable/Receivable, and Accruals and recommends accounting policies in line with the latest GAAP and regulatory standards. The role demands broad knowledge of accounting practices and a strong grasp of P&L and balance sheet dynamics to prepare strategic recommendations for management and diligence partners. Success requires adaptability and comfort with ad hoc analyses in a fast-paced M&A environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
Minimum 2 years of public accounting experience, transaction advisory experience, or accounting experience within the CPG industry
Should have solid SEC and US GAAP knowledge
Ability to produce high quality work in ambiguous environments, analytically interpret financial information, and improve business processes
Display a business partnership mindset and work seamlessly across business functions

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred
Experience with Excel, SAP Fiori, Claude or CoPilot, and Hyperion Financial Management a plus

Responsibilities

Own the integration & separation lifecycle coverage (diligence support, planning, process design, and TSA execution)
Prepare diligence requests for potential M&A transactions to inform adjustments and the management report
Design processes to enable smooth transition during a divestiture or acquisition and communicate processes to the broader finance and accounting organization
Construct, deliver, and present buyer-facing reporting packages to provide supporting documentation for carved financial statements and substantiate carve accuracy.
Drive the execution of C&C accounting for divestitures and mergers by performing full financial statement reconciliations, journal entries, analysis, and month-end processes
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations including accounts payable, GRIR, intercompany, leasing, and ‘Due to/Due from’ accounts during the TSA
Establish a repeatable framework and build a ‘playbook’ flexible enough to routinize the acquisition/divestiture cycles
Work closely with third parties and cross-functional departments to coordinate all necessary deliverables

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage
7% 401(k) matching
Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus
Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability