Senior Accountant, NA Zone Reporting

Job Description

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 (BRGs) 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. Get a peek into life here at Kraft Heinz through our Instagram and TikTok channels!

Senior Accountant at a Glance.

This Senior Accountant reports to Manager North America Zone Reporting. This role plays a critical role in the fair presentation of financial information of the North America Zone and the related internal controls. This role prepares the statement of cash flows prepares balance sheet and cash flow analyses provides insights opportunities & risks to other Accounting teams Finance and leadership.

Key considerations include understanding accounting impacts on the Zone financial statements including but not limited to income statement balance sheet and cash flow statement as well as other quarterly financial statement disclosures. This position will analyze Zone financial statements to confirm consistency between Zone strategic directives and reporting of monthly and quarterly results. This position will work closely with the Global Consolidations and External Reporting teams to capture and provide the relevant information for our external financial addition this role liaises across multiple functions and coordinates the flow of information between multiple levels of management including Business Unit and Zone CFOs and the Global Controller. Further this role will carry out tracking of account analytics to attempt to detect accounting errors in a timely manner.

Whats on the menu

• Prepare the statement of cash flows monthly
• Develop effective monthly financial statement analytic procedures to identify errors and anomalies and provide meaningful explanations for month over month year-to-date and year-over-year variances
• Develop an efficient process to gather accumulate and validate information from business partners for reporting to Global Consolidations for use in quarterly external reporting
• Confirm information provided meets US GAAP criteria for disclosure requirements and if necessary develop feedback process to business partners
• Support internal and external audits including SOX testing and responding to auditor inquiries
• Partner with Business Unit team members to understand the financial impacts of Zone strategic directives
• Analyze results monthly to provide insights opportunities & risks to other Accounting teams Finance and leadership
• Perform balance sheet deep dive analysis
• Gather and develop monthly Zone Controllership project status and financial results for presentation to Zone CFO and on a quarterly basis to Global Controller
• Monthly presentation to leadership
• Lead meetings with other Accounting teams Finance and leadership
• Liaise with Business Unit and Zone CFOs and Business and Budget Planning personnel to understand the performance of the business and changes in long-term outlook for our business and brands
• Provide WHQ Accounting quarterly information for impairment trigger monitoring on a timely manner as defined
• Special projects for example work with various teams to develop global Monthly Performance Review process and dashboard
• Improve timeliness of reporting to Global Consolidations and External Reporting for key information for disclosure
• Identify process gaps. Lead process improvement and automation initiatives
• Work with Information Technology and business partners to improve processes to support growth and strategic shifts
• Educate business on the mapping of accounts from SAP to HFM

Recipe for Success apply now if this sounds like you!

• Bachelors degree in Accounting required. CPA preferred
• 2 years of experience including public accounting with emphasis in SEC engagements (Big 4 public accounting firm preferred)
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
• Ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced complex global organization
• Excellent interpersonal communication and conflict management skills
• Excellent analytical teamwork and leadership skills
• Experience auditing or reviewing processes desired
• Experience with SAP and Hyperion Financial Management desired

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:

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 candidates 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 savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll 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 Family Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

• Financial -Savings/PensionLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability Discounted Perks

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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 for assistance.