Supervisor, Accounting Operations

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At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

 

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
 
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

 

 

Join our dynamic team as an Accounting Operations (AO) Supervisor, where you'll oversee and manage the General Ledger function, ensuring accurate and timely recording, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance with Nestlé Accounting standards at a Nestle in the market (Nim) level. The role will have oversight responsibility for several operating entities. The role collaborates with various teams within the organization to streamline processes and maintain strong relationships across different functions. The GL Supervisor has a solid understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and a strong attention to detail. The position will work with one or more operating companies in the U.S. market and have responsibility for their shared service accounting operations.

 

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead accounting professionals assigning tasks, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations

• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment

• Manage and oversee the general accounting functions performed by onshore and offshore teams

• Enhance partnership with the offshore team

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of account reconciliations performed by offshore teams

• Review and analyze financial data to identify trends and variances

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with Nestle accounting standards

• Identify risks and develop controls to mitigates risks

• Participate in special projects or initiatives as assigned by management

• Lead/Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives

• Responsible for escalation management to ensure timely resolution, and to drive down Key risk indicators

• Provide technical support across assigned areas of responsibility

• Provide support during internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings

Key Competencies

Initiative and proactive cooperation.

Strong understanding of the business environment.

Results-focused with excellent analytical skills.

Insightful and detail-oriented.

 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field / CPA preferred

• Minimum 7 years of experience in general accounting and people leadership

• Proficient user of SAP or similar ERP system and MS Applications

• Proven ability to leverage performance, development, and talent to build people capabilities.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.

• Passion for solving complex problems and generating cross-functional solutions.

• Ability and desire to d