Manager of Accounting & External Reporting, Mondelēz International

$122-167.8k

+ Eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results

Excel

SAP

Senior and Expert level

Chicago

More information about location

Multinational confectionery, food & beverages

Job no longer available

Multinational confectionery, food & beverages

1001+ employees

B2CRetailFoodManufacturing

Job no longer available

$122-167.8k

+ Eligible for participation in a highly competitive 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

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, commerce, Business Administration or similar degree, CPA preferred
Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in Accounting
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
Hyperion and SAP experience is strongly preferred
Extremely systems savvy with exceptional Excel skills
Ability to manage other functions
Ability to simplify complex guidance
Clear and concise communication

What the job involves

The Manager, Accounting and External Reporting is responsible for managing the external reporting process, authoring financial statement and footnote disclosures, driving conclusions on technical accounting positions and the implementation of process improvements
The role will lead projects to create reporting efficiencies as well as assess the impacts of new accounting guidance. The role will manage compliance with our internal control framework and address accounting issues with the external auditor team
Manage all aspects of periodic, quarterly and annual SEC filings including detailed planning, cross-functional coordination, preparation of financial statements and footnotes, and review of the entire report
Partner with external auditors during quarterly review and annual audit processes
Work closely with regional business leaders, corporate communications, legal and investor relations related to our external filings, investor presentations and related public releases and statements
Develop, maintain and ensure compliance with internal controls related to reporting processes and SEC filings
Assist with certain technical accounting matters, including carrying out research and documentation for a variety of complex and non-standard transactions when needed
Drive continuous improvement of external reporting processes through process standardization, automation efforts and technology adoption
Support ad hoc financial reporting projects and special initiatives as needed

Our take

Mondelēz International is one of the biggest names in global snacking, with a presence in over 150 countries. The company is behind some of the world's most loved treats, such as 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.

In 2025, 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.