Senior Manager Accounting

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Irving, TX

8h•$105,100 - $147,100

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Accounting and Financial Reporting North America oversees the accounting operations of Bimbo’s North American entities, which represent more than $9 billion in yearly revenue. The role is responsible for periodic financial reporting, maintaining accounting records, and establishing controls designed to mitigate reporting risk. It provides leadership and guidance to Business Units, Central Manufacturing, and Corporate Accounting to ensure international financial reporting standards are applied consistently throughout Bimbo North America and that management reporting accurately reflects operating results and financial position. The position leads North American general accounting professionals across Canada, Costa Rica, and the US. It also oversees accounting close and consolidation activities, reporting to parent company Grupo Bimbo, audit processes, accounting policies and controls, and accounting for business combinations. The Senior Manager partners across finance and other departments, supports financial planning and reporting, and develops high-performing teams.

Requirements

B.S. in Accounting.
CPA certification.
10+ years of accounting leadership experience.
Public accounting experience at a Big Four or large regional firm.
Solid understanding of IFRS/GAAP rules and regulations.
Proficiency with large ERP systems.
Experience working in a multi-billion-dollar global organization.
Proven experience building a high-performance team, developing leaders, and driving organizational and cultural change.
Strong desire for success in a fast-moving organization.
Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree, such as an MBA.

Responsibilities

Manage the North American general accounting team, including team members in Canada, Costa Rica, and the US.
Manage periodic accounting close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and reserves.
Manage completion and review of periodic consolidation and reporting of financial results for Bimbo Bakeries USA and Bimbo Canada to parent Grupo Bimbo.
Ensure company financial records comply with Grupo Bimbo policies and IFRS.
Own the annual external audit and ad hoc internal audit processes, ensuring requests are completed accurately and on time while minimizing auditor management comments.
Oversee development and implementation of accounting policies and controls consistent with IFRS and SOX compliance.
Partner with Finance, Business Units, Central Manufacturing, Tax, Audit, Treasury, A/R, and Risk Management, maintaining positive working relationships.
Manage timely completion of requested schedules and ad hoc information requests from the Director.
Coordinate support for financial planning, analysis, and reporting, including budgeting and forecasting.
Oversee business combinations, including new acquisitions, and provide expertise on purchase accounting.
Create, develop, and coach high-performing teams and act as a collaborative partner across the organization.