Accounting Manager, Product Costing

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!

Accounting Manager Product Costing at a Glance.
Our Accounting team is looking for a Manager to lead the Product Costing group in the monthly close process for complex external manufacturing locations which includes overseeing product costing transactions and processes for all US and CAN external manufacturing locations. As a Manager you will help identify process improvement needs within the team and implement corrective actions. This person will also help ensure the appropriate design and operating effectiveness of the internal control and policy/procedural environments governing operational and transactional accounting.

Whats on the menu

• Provide oversight and guidance to the external manufacturing finance team to ensure procedures and controls are adhered to
• Review of analysts and senior analysts work during the monthly close process including inventory reconciliations and true-ups journal entry preparation and balance sheet reconciliations
• Help develop new processes systems and/or policies (from an accounting/controls perspective) as needed by the business to support growth business change and/or continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with cross functional teams including: Supply Chain Finance Procurement Manufacturing Logistics and Inventory Controls
• Support all financial related audits including compliance internal external and SOX
• Draft and/or update existing financial accounting and other business policies including technical accounting guidance as needed to support the business
• Directly manages 3 direct reports (analyst and senior analyst staff) including general hiring and training assigning and directing work and appraising performance
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and a team attitude
• Identifies needs within the organization and addresses them
• Maintains meaningful and current training documentation
• Partners with Sr. Mgr. and MU decision making that affects the entire Product Costing Team
• Oversees month end close tasks and assists analysts as issues arise
• Is a subject matter expert within the organization
• Leads process improvement teams
• Ensures accurate and complete month-end Cycle Count packets for our EM locations
• Approves 20 team JEs per month as required
• Reviews and approves 10 - 20 Blackline reconciliations per month as required

Recipe for Success apply now if this sounds like you!

• Accounting or Finance Degree required
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a complex environment with escalating levels of responsibility
• Superior written and oral communication skills with proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to show initiative and make impactful decisions
• Strong understanding of internal controls
• Advanced abilities in Excel and PowerPoint. Power BI Tableau and Snowflake experience a plus
• Technology savvy with demonstrated ability to learn systems and processes quickly
• Cost accounting experience and SAP knowledge strongly 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 Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

• Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

Location(s)

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.