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Mondelēz International · 1 day ago

Manager, Accounting & External Reporting

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $146K/yr

6+ years exp

Mondelēz International is a leading company in the snacking industry, seeking a Manager of Accounting and External Reporting. This role involves managing the monthly accounting close process, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and leading projects for process improvements while providing insights on technical accounting matters.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Responsible for determining the correct technical accounting treatment for acquisitions, divestitures, investments, intangibles, restructuring programs, and other projects

Manage elements of monthly close reporting process

Research and analyze complex accounting issues and draft technical accounting memoranda, whitepapers and accounting policy updates

Implementation of accounting policies for the global corporation as required by new accounting standards (US GAAP); interpretation and clarification of policies for regional teams as transactions arise

Influence regional business leaders by providing insight on how technical accounting guidance could impact transactions and business events that the Region is contemplating or negotiating of accounting policies for the global corporation

Responsible for presenting the company's position to the external auditor on various accounting treatments

Document and implement changes to internal control requirements as necessary

Assist in the preparation and review of company’s quarterly and annual SEC filings

Lead ongoing technical accounting training initiatives to regional accounting and finance team members to enhance their understanding of accounting policies and procedures

Coordinate and maintain strong relationships with external service providers. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy and compliance to relevant guidelines

Manage elements of the monthly accounting close process including ensuring accurate and timely U.S. GAAP/local GAAP reporting and the timeliness and integrity of local financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations and KPIs. You will also provide insights into balance sheet movements and cash flow and support implementation of process change projects

Ensure a strong controls and compliance environment in your area of scope and ensure full compliance with our AER policies

Coordinate accounting services and integrate them with operating needs. You will also provide and interpret data from accounting records as needed

Lead projects to drive for harmonization, efficiencies and improvements to ways of working on AER processes and systems such as SAP, SLAN and FIT/HFM reporting tools and build a mindset of continuous improvement within the team. You will also lead implementation efforts on new accounting guidance

Build a high-performing Accounting and External Reporting (AER) team (Mondelēz International employees and Mondelēz International Business Services business partner). Depending on the nature of the role, your job may involve recruiting and developing talent across AER and to drive our AER talent agenda globally

Qualification

U.S. GAAPTechnical accountingInternal control designSAPHyperionExcelAudit experienceBusiness acumenLeadership skillsGrowth mindsetIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's Degree is required

Minimum of 6 or more years of experience in Audit and Accounting roles

Experience with general ledger systems and responsibility for monthly closes

Experience with internal control design and SOX reporting

Experience with complex technical accounting

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in accounting and external reporting including understanding of U.S. GAAP, IFRS or local GAAP, close processes and financial reporting systems

Expertise in policy, controls and compliance design including SOX reporting

General knowledge of tax laws and indirect and direct tax

BUSINESS ACUMEN and an understanding of our business and finance beyond accounting and external reporting scope

LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills

Experience of working as a finance leader managing cross-functional and business partner teams to drive timely and accurate results

GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness

INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations