Senior Analyst- Corporate Accounting

General information
All posting locations Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Job Function 03 - Finance
Date Published 09-Feb-2023
Ref # R-66489
Summary
Description & Requirements
The Senior Analyst- Corporate Accounting position will play a critical role in executing the accounting and reporting for technical accounting areas within the Corporate Accounting team- including derivatives- pension and post retirement- stock-based compensation- leasing and/or debt. The person in this role will be responsible for managing the daily- monthly and quarterly accounting tasks associated with certain of the above-mentioned areas- from recording journal entries to preparing disclosures for SEC filings in accordance with accounting guidance. This position will interact with key business partners- which may include Risk Management- Procurement Finance- Treasury- Benefits- Financial Planning & Analysis- ZBB- Tax- Business Units- 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 role may also assist in other significant projects- which vary based on the Company’s business transactions and priorities (e.g.- new policies- training initiatives- benchmarking- acquisitions- divestitures etc.).
Responsibilities

• Provide routine and ad hoc reporting to our business partners to provide visibility
• Execute and manage accounting and financial reporting for assigned areas of Corporate Accounting
• Prepare required quarterly and annual SEC disclosures to support external reporting requirements
• Collaborate cross functionally
• Assist with ad hoc requests and projects related to M&A activity as needed
• Work with external auditors
• Maintain strong internal controls and related documentation
• Monitor US GAAP and SEC developments and evaluating the impacts of new accounting and reporting rules
• Research technical accounting issues and develop positions to ensure compliance with accounting rules

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects while operating in a fast-paced- complex global organization with shifting schedules and priorities
• Experience with SAP and Hyperion Financial Management a plus
• Ability to work efficiently and achieve high quality results
• Bachelor's degree in accounting- CPA preferred
• Excellent analytical- teamwork- customer service and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills
• Minimum of 2 years of experience- preferably within Public Accounting
• Detail oriented and organized with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations

About Us
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do join our table and let’s make life delicious!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration
We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day.
As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
Vaccination & Office Collaboration Expectations
Our highest priority is always the health, wellbeing, and safety of our Kraft Heinz family. We require our office-based, home-based, R&D, and sales team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a medical or religious accommodation.
We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration, connection & community as an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week. Additionally, employees who are subject to this hybrid model will be eligible to work from anywhere for up to six weeks in a rolling 12-month period (in maximum two-week increments and according to benefits and tax guidelines). Some jobs may be required to be performed fully in office depending on the role’s responsibilities and requirements.