Manager, External Reporting & Corporate SG&A

Manager, External Reporting & Corporate SG&A

The Manager, External Reporting & Corporate SG&A will be an essential member of the Global Controllership team, providing financial reporting, technical accounting, financial policy, process and control expertise to the organization. The External Reporting group interacts closely with other members of the organization including FDS, Corporate FP&A, HBP, Investor Relations, Tax, Legal and external auditors to ensure accurate reporting/disclosures and full compliance with all external standards. As necessary, this position will be expected to assist in special projects, technical accounting research, including driving conclusions and process improvements. S/he will act as a subject matter expert on US GAAP and SEC regulations. Supporting the Sr Mgr, External Reporting & Corporate Accounting, this position partners with the other members of the External Reporting team and the Chief Accounting Officer's group to ensure compliance with US GAAP accounting requirements and SEC reporting regulations.

Role Responsibilities:

• SEC Reporting: Provide support for and/or review (as deemed necessary) the SEC reporting process, including the Company's Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other required form filings. Responsibilities include supervising and supporting the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, MD&A and XBRL and tie-out of financial statements and disclosures. Analyze financial statements (e.g., balance sheet and income statement) and explain significant variances. Provide support to, and collaborate with, business partners, including Legal, Investor Relations, Treasury and Corporate Communications, to ensure the accuracy of other filings, such as Earnings Release materials, the Proxy Statement and other shareholder materials.
• Corporate Accounting – Monthly Accounting, Reporting and Internal Controls: Assist in the preparation of select corporate accounting areas: non-GAAP disclosures, lease accounting, investment tax credits, etc. Support the team in managing accounting and balance sheet reconciliation processes for select technical areas. Maintain and ensure compliance with relevant accounting policies. Maintain SOX and other required documentation to support the Company's internal control environment and satisfy external audit requirements.
• Corporate SG&A: Review the monthly close process for the Global Controllership Platform with a focus on corporate SG&A and commercial activities to ensure appropriate accounting practices are being followed and that issues are anticipated and reflected as required in financial reporting Oversee the completion and presentation of the quarterly financial review decks, including the CMG, Salty, Canada, and Mexico businesses
• US GAAP / Technical Accounting: Act as a subject matter expert on US GAAP and SEC regulations for the preparation and filing of SEC reports and technical accounting memos. Support ongoing monitoring of pending and new accounting and regulatory policies. Assist in technical accounting research and draft accounting memos on significant and complex transactions to support Hershey's position. Areas of focus include: lease accounting, treasury derivatives, investment tax credits, long-lived asset impairment testing, segment reporting, etc.
• Special Projects / Ad Hoc: Assist on special projects and ad hoc assignments / analyses, as needed.

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Prior experience in public accounting (e.g., Big 4) with experience auditing SEC registrants or work experience with a SEC registrant
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, organized and thorough with a focus on continuous improvement
• Excellent project management, communication and analytical skills
• Exposure to ERP accounting systems such as S4 Hana & Group Reporting
• Experience with Workiva software is a plus
• Aspiration to grow within the company

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Education – Bachelor's degree in Accounting CPA license required.
• Experience – At least 7+ years of relevant experience, including public accounting (e.g., Big 4) with experience auditing SEC registrants or work experience with a SEC registrant.