Senior Finance Manager, Trade Accounting

The Kraft Heinz Company • Chicago, IL

25d • Onsite

About The Position

This Senior Finance Manager, Trade Accounting role plays a critical daily role in leading team members that support the Kraft Heinz North America, Canada Commercial & Primal Kitchen Trade promotion teams in US Controller’s Group. This position oversee both US and Canada teams (5 individuals). The individual will ensure proper accounting for the US & Canada revenue (sales, trade, allowances, CPU, coupons). Includes performing balance sheet flux analysis, leading month-end close procedures, and ensuring proper design and performance of internal controls between GBS, Controllership & Finance. Additionally, you will be responsible for delivering value-added analysis for improving company results in revenue management, A/R and DSO.

Requirements

• Accounting or Finance Degree and a CPA required
• SEC and US GAAP knowledge preferred
• Minimum 4 years of public accounting experience or 3+ years of Trade Promotion Management experience within the CPG industry
• Current or previous people leadership experience required
• Enthusiastic about leading teams and cultivating talent
• Ability to produce high quality work in ambiguous environments, analytically interpret financial information, and improve business processes
• Highly conscientious and proactively seeks to add value
• Optimistic attitude and creative problem solver
• Advanced analytical abilities in Excel with the ability to present clear stories in PowerPoint
• Technology savvy with demonstrated ability to learn systems and processes quickly

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Compass(Retail) + FORGE(AFH) trade systems

Responsibilities

• Proper accounting for US and Canada sales & deals and allowances expenses and related liabilities accordance is US GAAP
• Oversight of routine and ad hoc reporting supporting Finance Leadership for both US and Canada
• Provide strategic direction for the development of new processes as needed by the business to support growth, strategy shifts, and/or “continuous improvement initiatives”
• Directly supervise team, including general hiring and training, assigning, and directing work, and appraising performance both the US and Canada trade team
• Development of new processes as needed by the business to support growth, strategy shifts, and/or continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead various multi-disciplinary teams or projects that facilitate the end-to-end trade promotion process
• Support all financial related audits including compliance, client, internal and external audits, and SOX
• Responsible for conducting all gap vs. plan against volume, pricing & gross profit opportunities
• Draft and/or update existing financial, accounting, and other business policies, including technical accounting guidance, as needed, to support the NA Business
• Manage listing of all control deficiencies and internal audit issues identified to perform the following: Review defined action plans with owners to understand financial impact and confirm risk is addressed Monitor active open issues to ensure timely closure and report on any expected delays Collaborate with control owners to confirm documentation is updated and represents changes Review implemented changes to confirm corrective actions were taken and controls are operating effectively

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• 7% 401(k) matching
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees
• an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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