Finance Manager, Consolidations

Kraft Foods Inc.

Kraft Foods Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Kraft provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact 847-646-6044 to request assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kraft Foods Group - Company Overview:

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRFT) is one of North America’s largest consumer packaged food and beverage companies, with annual revenues of more than $18 billion.  With the spirit of a startup and the soul of a powerhouse, Kraft has an unrivaled portfolio of products in the beverages, cheese, refrigerated meals and grocery categories.  The company’s iconic brands include Kraft, Capri Sun, JELL-O, Kool-Aid, Lunchables, Maxwell House, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Planters and Velveeta.  Kraft’s 22,500 employees in the U.S. and Canada have a passion for making the foods and beverages people love. Kraft is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 and the NASDAQ-100 indices.  For more information, visit www.kraftfoodsgroup.com and www.facebook.com/kraft.

       

Position Overview:

The Finance Manager, Consolidations is critical for both internal management reporting and the preparation of our external SEC reporting.  The Consolidations manager must maintain an excellent understanding the business and organization to ensure a constant flow of high-quality, real-time information in a very dynamic business environment.  This position operates in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that relies heavily on the ability of the individual in this position to creatively improve and maintain systems functionality and information integrity. The position will also assist in other significant projects, which vary based on the business transactions and priorities (e.g., acquisitions, divestitures, new types of transactions, training initiatives, benchmarking, etc.).  The position is also focused on developing fellow team members. 

 

Responsibilities Include:  

·         Provide accurate quarter- and year-end information to external auditors and external reporting group while coordinating with the corporate accounting team and business units.

·         Ensure that financial reporting for entities is in accordance with GAAP, Kraft Foods Group policies, procedures and internal controls.

·         Perform data reviews from a consolidated perspective with a specific emphasis on below operating income, balance sheet, and cash flow.

·         Ensure that intercompany data is matched by the respective intercompany partners.

·         Review of eliminating / consolidating entries prepared by Consolidations Analyst.

·         Preparation and review of the consolidated statement of cash flows

·         Review and assist in preparation of balance sheet and cash flow commentary for overall management net change analysis. 

·         Ensure compliance with SOX controls for consolidations area and participate in interdepartmental reviews.

·         Providing guidance and support to corporate and operating company personnel on technical Hyperion Financial Management (“HFM”)/accounting matters.

·         Assist in projects relating to M&A activity, accounting and reporting as they become necessary.

·         Assist in special projects related to reporting issues, budgets and other issues as they arise.

·         Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.

·         Strong technical accounting and research skills are required, including the ability to investigate potential issues as they arise within the reporting applications and determine the root cause.

·         Minimum of six years of experience with at least two years in consolidations.

·         Experience preparing or reviewing the statement of cash flows.

·         Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel for efficient/effective data analysis.

·         Experience with HFM consolidation tool and SAP a plus. 

·         Experience in public accounting a plus.

·         Very strong communication skills, both written and verbal (including public speaking skills).

·         Ability to effectively lead, manage and prioritize multiple projects, while effectively operating in a fast-paced, complex organization with shifting schedules and priorities.

·         Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills.

·         Ability to work efficiently and achieve results, while maintaining high quality.

·         Excellent analytical, teamwork, customer service and leadership skills.

 

 

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, Kraft Foods Group, Inc. is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 847- 646-6044 for assistance.

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