Accounting & External Reporting Manager, Mondelēz International

$106.3-146.2k

+ Bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results

Excel

SAP

Senior and Expert level

Chicago

More information about location

American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage

Open for applications

American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage

1001+ employees

B2CRetailFoodManufacturing

Open for applications

$106.3-146.2k

+ Bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results

Excel

SAP

Senior and Expert level

Chicago

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2CRetailFoodManufacturing

Company mission

To empower people to snack right.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

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
Bachelor's Degree is required, CPA is a plus
Minimum of 6 or more years of experience in Audit and Accounting roles
Big 4 Accounting Firm audit experience preferred
Experience in a multinational company is ideal
Experience with general ledger systems and responsibility for monthly closes
Experience with internal control design and SOX reporting
Experience with complex technical accounting
Hyperion and SAP experience is preferred
Extremely systems savvy with exceptional Excel skills

What the job involves

The Manager of Accounting and External Reporting is responsible for managing elements of the monthly accounting close process, driving conclusions on technical accounting positions, managing external reporting disclosures and the implementation of process change projects
The role requires excellent communication and personal interaction with both external auditors and the regional business teams to drive accounting treatment decisions and manage system implementation projects
The role will lead projects to improve closing efficiencies as well as other technical accounting responsibilities and implementation efforts on new accounting guidance
The role will oversee assigned month-end closing processes such as acquisitions, divestitures, investments, intangibles, restructuring programs, or other complex accounting topics
The role will manage compliance with our internal control framework and address accounting issues with the external auditor team (both US and international)
As required, the role will be responsible for interpreting company policy on transactions for Corporate and Regional teams
This person will be responsible for preparing and reviewing various sections of the Company’s SEC reports and disclosures
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

Our take

Mondelēz International is one of the biggest names in global snacking, with a presence in over 150 countries and a workforce of around 80,000 people. The company is behind some of the world's most loved treats (like Oreos, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Toblerone, and Sour Patch Kids.

It's all about creating delicious products that millions of people enjoy every day, and the company combines iconic brands with deep consumer insights to stay ahead of changing tastes. Because of this, its work doesn't just stop at snacks; it invests in innovation, research, and sustainability to keep improving and growing.

Recently, the company opened a Consumer Research Centre in Bournville, complete with high-tech kitchens and over 50 expert chocolate tasters. At the same time, it's also beginning to phase out synthetic food dyes across its candies, responding to consumer demand for more natural ingredients. It's a smart step in the right direction and one that shows Mondelēz isn't just keeping up, but shaping the future of snacking.