Manager, Corporate Accounting

Manager, Corporate Accounting

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus. Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

The Manager, Corporate Accounting position will play a critical role in managing the accounting and reporting for pension and postretirement plans, stock-based compensation, and WHQ reporting. This position will interact with Treasury, Benefits, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, external consultants, and external auditors. This position will perform technical accounting and SEC research in order to provide management with timely information for decision-making and analysis. The position may also assist in other areas of Corporate Accounting (e.g., debt, leasing, derivatives), as needed, and significant projects, which vary based on the Company's business transactions and priorities (e.g., acquisitions, divestitures, new policies, new types of transactions, training initiatives, benchmarking, etc.).

What's on the menu?

• Managing and reviewing corporate accounting activity for pension and postretirement plans, stock-based compensation, and WHQ reporting
• Preparing required disclosures to support SEC filings
• Overseeing the preparation of benefit plan financial statements
• Preparation and submission of forecasts to FP&A
• Monitoring US GAAP and SEC developments and evaluating the impacts of new accounting and reporting rules
• Researching technical accounting matters
• Maintaining and performing SOX controls
• Partnering with external consultants
• Working with external auditors
• Assisting with projects relating to M&A activity, accounting, and reporting as required

Recipe for success – apply now if this sounds like you!

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
• Minimum of four years of experience; some public accounting with emphasis in SEC engagements preferred
• Ability to effectively lead, manage and prioritize multiple projects, while effectively operating in a fast-paced, complex global organization with shifting schedules and priorities
• Detail-oriented
• Experience with SAP, Hyperion Financial Management and Workiva a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills
• Ability to work efficiently and achieve high quality results
• Excellent analytical, teamwork, customer service and leadership skills

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$104,200.00 - $130,200.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: 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. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.