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 Tik Tok 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.

What’s 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 Mgr. in 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:

$104,200.00 - $130,200.00

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 candidate's 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 saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for 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 a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll 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 – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.